Amphetamine for ADHD User Reviews (Page 5)
Brand names: Adzenys XR-ODT, Dyanavel XR, Evekeo, Adzenys ER, Evekeo ODT
Reviews for Amphetamine
- old...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 1, 2022
Amphetamine "I've recently been prescribed this product because of the shortage in Adderall in the States. This happened some years back when Shire had an explosion in a manufacturing facility in N.C. (fun fact). Unless you are prescribed Dexedrine, almost all the licit amphetamine is manufactured by Shire, who in turn sells it to companies that sell it under their generic labels. Those who swear one generic works better for them than another are probably right, but it has more to do with the fillers and binders in the tablet than the medication. Also, the DEA sets manufacturing quotas each year for schedule II drugs. So there are reasons it is in short supply this year, even though it's denied by the FDA. I can't tell a significant difference between Adzenys and Adderall, but like some commercials used to say, 'results may vary.' I found your comment about using Adderall as a vasopressor interesting. Way back in the day, Methedrine was used in ICU settings to help pull patients out of respiratory depression."
- ano...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- March 20, 2025
Amphetamine "I actually quite like Evekeo, it makes me feel like a normal person with normal motivation levels, lol. I will say around other people I can get agitated easily, but that's kind of about it. Obviously, I feel like my energy levels are lower on this drug, but it's really just because my brain isn't moving at 100 miles an hour, and I actually like how that feels. I've tried Vyvanse, Adderall, and Focalin, to name a few, but I really do like Evekeo so far. I like that it's short-acting, but if you are looking for something that has a longer duration time, then maybe this isn't for you. Another side effect of Evekeo is that sometimes, towards the beginning of taking it, I would have insomnia spells, but I experienced this side effect with every other ADHD drug I took, so I just dealt with it. After a couple of weeks, though, it went away. I also only take Evekeo as needed, which could mean taking it for a week straight every day or just once a week, and it doesn't mess with my system, which is a plus."
Frequently asked questions
- Adderall vs Vyvanse - What's the difference between them?
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- Mil...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 11, 2021
"This has been an awful experience! I take Adderall normally. The doctor forgot to add something to my script and got this. I didn't think it would be different. It for sure is. Headaches, stomach aches, and I have no attention span for a week now. I just messaged my doctor after talking to the pharmacist. I guess this is often a complaint. I feel really bad for people whose insurance won't cover the real stuff. Should be illegal to give this to people just because they can't afford better insurance."
- Bet...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 5, 2022
Amphetamine "I was 28 when diagnosed with ADHD, and I was started on 20 mg Adderall 2x daily. It worked okay, but it was lacking. I then, at my next follow-up, was prescribed 30 mg XR Adderall. She told me if I started to crash, take one of my 20 mg IR. The 30 mg XR once a day, and it worked way better! Well, due to a neck injury that happened when I was 19, and 3 levels of artificial discs. She told me that my prescription 'credit score' was on the high side. Of course, I was open to try the Adzenys. Okay, the pharmacy was 45 minutes away, and of course, they only had the exact amount I needed. So, I start this new medication in hopes of becoming refocused, less irritated. You know, all the things that come about when you’re unmedicated. I’ve been on this medication for at least a week. However, I don’t take it on the weekend. Since Monday, I’ve noticed I don’t feel as if it works during the day, but I have experienced the worst insomnia."
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- August 27, 2018
Amphetamine "My son is 11, and we have tried multiple medications since he first started school. I was doing my best to avoid a stimulant medication, but after years of him dealing with nausea from his non-stimulant, we decided to try something new. From day one, we were able to see a difference. He was more focused and had little trouble staying on task. No nausea at all! He also takes a mood stabilizer to counteract the side effects of mood swings he's suffered with stimulants before. Because of our schedule, he takes it around 5 a.m. every day, but it seems to wear off by noon. He's still moody, but I have trouble making out if his moods are from the meds, puberty, the fact that his dad just left for a year deployment, or a mix of it all. We have noticed he had an issue with a dry and sore throat. He has no issues until after he takes it in the morning. Overall, it's better than the non-stimulant meds, but I'm still pretty uncomfortable that he's taking an amphetamine medication."
- Anonymous
- October 27, 2011
"My 5-year-old just started this medication, and no change in her became evident as it's supposed to after about 30 minutes. It actually made her Tourette's worse and made her itch and irritable. Hope you have better luck!"
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- Ape...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- September 27, 2019
Amphetamine "Have been on Adderall for years, and so a while back I had a drug test, which is fine. I'm on Suboxone, so I drug test monthly anyway. Three months ago, my psych doctor said I tested positive for cocaine, which was never anything I did. I also offered to sign a release so she could get my records from my Suboxone doctor so she would know. Never, ever in 10 to 13 years have I tested dirty for cocaine, so why would I now? She said she wasn't interested. My blood pressure has dropped dangerously low, and the Adderall raises it, so I need back on it. What should I do?"
- Mam...
- November 24, 2016
Amphetamine "My daughter hates the flavor! I can't get her to keep it down for more than a couple seconds before it's coming out of her mouth. I'd rather fight her in getting to swallow a pill than clean up the medicine from the floor. Will be trying something else."
- Gan...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 9, 2019
Amphetamine "CAUTION!!! THIS DRUG IS DANGEROUS!!! The cons outweigh the pros. I took this drug to treat my ADHD. It did make me focus more, and that's the only positive thing I could say. Other than the physical side effects like gum bleeding, hair falling out, cold sweats, and insomnia. The emotional side effects included loss of personality, made me feel more psychotic. STAY AWAY FROM ADZENYS."
- Par...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 16, 2019
Amphetamine "I've tried several ADHD meds, and this is hands-down the best. No side effects at all. There is finally a generic, so please ask your doctor to try this. Can get as cheap as $18, compared to $632."
- Alp...
- November 18, 2015
Amphetamine "Better than Adderall or Vyvanse for side effects. Works the same but not as long."
- ADH...
- September 3, 2016
Amphetamine "Dyanavel was great for my son, much better than the Vyvanse, and it lasted the whole day. Best part: free for two months, then $20 dollars thereafter!"
- Adu...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 16, 2017
Amphetamine "Been on Adzenys since September 2016. Works great. I have been more focused at work and in other less stimulating situations. No side effects. The flavor is good for an ODT. Easy to take and remember."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 15, 2017
Amphetamine "This medicine made me feel so tired and sluggish."
- hum...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 25, 2017
Amphetamine "Have been taking for a few months. Switched from Adderall, and it's been good. Can concentrate more at work and when driving. Overall satisfied and will continue taking it."
- Jen...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 29, 2015
Amphetamine "So far, so good. Helps with ADHD but fewer side effects. Gonna keep using it."
- Ian...
- March 24, 2016
Amphetamine "Much better than Vyvanse. A lot smoother and much more consistent."
- Exh...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 13, 2018
Amphetamine "The pediatrician started her on 2 ml, and immediately saw an extreme improvement in school, dance, and at home. I highly recommend this drug!"
- Anonymous
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- September 19, 2012
"I have ADD. It helped me study, stay focused. All I know is that I did study more efficiently."
- Sky...
- August 19, 2016
Amphetamine "This medicine was horrible for me. I started off at a low dose. It gave me horrible anxiety, mood swings, and horrifying negative thoughts. I would never take this medicine again."
- Mau...
- June 23, 2016
Amphetamine "Eh, it's better than Adderall, but Vyvanse is still a lot smoother. Gave me horrible indigestion and heartburn, as well as extreme anxiety and chest pain."
- sin...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 13, 2023
Amphetamine "I love this med. I was on Adderall XR brand name for a very long time (15 years). I switched to Dyanavel XR, and it actually lasts all day because it doesn't rely on digestive processes."
- Ali...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 14, 2018
Amphetamine "It was a lifesaver at first, but with the new box I'm taking, suddenly, I don't sleep and my leg muscles are always sore. Could this be a bad batch? Did the formula change? I'm definitely scared."
- Rac...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 7, 2023
Amphetamine "It works great for the first 3-4 hours, then I started getting extreme mood changes and anxiety and panic attacks when it wears off. Switching meds ASAP."
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Amphetamine "My son is 7 and has been on Dyanavel XR for less than a month. He was switched because of the shortage of Quillivant XR. While my son was taking the Quillivant, he was doing great in school. I was not getting any calls from the school or anything. Overall he was doing great. In this last month of taking the Dyanavel, my son has been suspended from his after-school program, and just today he was suspended from school. He totally flipped out on the teacher, the principal, and the police at the school. I will be switching medicine."