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Dextroamphetamine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

Brand names: Dexedrine, Zenzedi, Xelstrym, ProCentra

Dextroamphetamine has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 283 reviews on Drugs.com. 79% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 10% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Dextroamphetamine

  • Hamer...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • October 6, 2016

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Have been taking Dexedrine spansules (10 mg) for over 2 years,three times per day.I never knew i had rank ADHD all my life,problems with school,the law,i am 47,and have noticed my ambition for life has increased,having more energy,i used to be tired alot,complaining,generally overall agitated at the same time,as well i have many comorbidies to deal with,but fortunately,don't have to take any anxiety meds. Dexedrine is all i know,and i am satisfied with the results."

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  • Snr...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • January 18, 2022

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "No buzz, no crash, just adds the focus I need to overcome my ADD (not hyperactive) and get things done. I don't need to have the gun of deadline on my head to start and complete quality work. I always knew I had good intellectual potential but I was diffuse like a lens out of focus. This enables me to deliver my full measure since 2010. My MD had me trial vyvanse, Ritalin, Adderall and Dexedrine. While all helped me with ADD symptoms, Dexedrine is the one that does not have any detrimental side effects and feels the cleanest (does not change my behavior, my head feels normal, but focused). I also like the possibility of getting "off" the medication if I don't have anything important in the afternoon I just will not take the noon pill. It also helped me keep my tolerance down over the years. I am still at 5mg twice a day. My BP is 120/80, I am physically active at 50 years old. All men starting stimulant meds: check your hair and get appropriate preventative hairloss treatment EARLY!"

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  • Just...
  • February 10, 2020

For ADHD "I have had great results with this medicine (Dextrostat) for 20 years, until recently when my pharmacy switched to Aurobindo generics. All 3 times I received Aurobindo, I immediately started experiencing severe anxiety, severe headaches and my face broke out with Rosacea and pustules (which I had never had before). I stop taking the Aurobindo pills and symptoms disappear the next day. A full report was submitted to the FDA. If you get Aurobindo brand pills with U39 imprinted on them and have side effects please report them to the FDA."

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  • RevG
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • March 10, 2015

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I wouldn't use any other type of ADHD medication! Adderall & many of the newer ADHD medications cause agitation & symptoms that make my condition worse. If I didn't use Dexedrine, I wouldn't take medication to treat my ADHD! More people need to educate themselves, on how to treat ADHD. "

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  • Sabac...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 24, 2017

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I am 20 and was only diagnosed with ADHD about 6 months ago. I tried Ritalin first and it did nothing for me, but then I was prescribed dexedrine and it has been a life saver. There's definitely some odd but kind of fun side effects for me. I get extremely into whatever I'm doing, which is super helpful for school, but sometimes a bit awkward in social situations because I enjoy conversation a little too much and worry that I annoy people. It makes me really ambitious and I feel the need to learn/accomplish things while I'm on it, but not physical things unfortunately, like working out or cleaning haha. I usually start doing homework, planning things or doing research. It's going to help me succeed in school so much more now."

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  • Webma...
  • March 14, 2008

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "tried adderall, ritalin, etc. since I have co-morbid anxiety they made me "tweek". Very anxiety provoking. Dexadrine, however, proved to be the exception. It's feel is more relaxed and focused. I take less of my Klonipan and Xanax because of the feeling of control and the ablitly to finish tasks. I am glad I researched and suggested it to my doctor, who by the way now is a believer in dexedrine for patients who do not respond to adderall and ritalin."

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  • Juko
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • January 27, 2020

For ADHD "My Prasco Dextroamphetamine generic suddenly stopped working after December. I’ve gotten my prescription refilled 3 times all with the same effect. It was working fine up until this point. Now it’s like I have taken nothing and it makes my focus worse. It think they’re filling it with a watered down or fake version of the medication."

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  • addBi...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • November 15, 2015

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Treatment for ADHD save my life. Don't believe all the hype and the stigma around this diagnosis and treatment. It is a real condition there is real treatment and it makes a real and profound difference to the lives of people with this debilitating condition. So don't be afraid to seek help if you think you might have ADHD it is not just childhood illness in in my opinion it generally consists persists in some form for the duration of your life just like any other disease"

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  • Louis...
  • September 10, 2020

Zenzedi (dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Generic Adderall started to do nothing but cause me anxiety. Generic dextroamphetamine tablets are now about 30% as effective as Dexedrine and Dextrostat tablets were. Both have been discontinued. Vyvanse is effective, but sometimes I do not want or need something that lasts 12 hours, and other times, it wears off after 8-9 hours and I need a booster. This works as well as original Dexedrine tablets. There is no lactose or gluten, unlike the garbage generics. Truly an amazing med for my ADHD and fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue."

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  • Ginny
  • February 2, 2020

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) for Narcolepsy "I was diagnosed with narcolepsy at the age of eight I was taking a 5 mg tablets that handled my situation. I was able to be an outgoing loving child. My body was managing medication without falling asleep at inappropriate times. I am now over 70 now taking 15 mg span One twice a day. I am able to function and maintain a high profile professional position. The very worst part of this medication is the price. My parents were paying $5.00 for my medication. After marriage I was paying $15 co-pay then went to $35 co-pay and now it’s$144. I think this is totally unfair and a ridiculous charge for this drug. However I don’t have a choice because it works. I have taken other medication That caused hallucinate ,unable to drive, heart palpitations and feeling like I was on a high all the time however Dexedrine does not create a problem not in the slightest. I do not experience dry mouth, jitters, Hallucination or heart palpitation or any side effects with Dexedrine"

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  • proca...
  • November 13, 2014

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I have used it for over 15 years. An EEG showed I had quite a bit of extraneous thought, a left and right hemisphere that had identical thought processes and a temporal lobe that was off the chart. Dexedrine changed my life. Unfortunately many Doctors are using outdated/outmoded technology and refuse to prescribe it."

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  • Wolve...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • July 27, 2014

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "This worked from the very second I started on it 5 years ago; Helped me focus like never before, although being someone with OCD who noticed most things anyway, this magnified it 10 fold. Gave a reserve of energy that helped even when tired. Only side-effects were that you build up a tolerance rather quickly when it comes to the original effect, I began to grind my teeth as I slept, and Had the worst dry mouth ever...could drink a gallon of water in 2 minutes and still have the driest mouth ever. Would recommend."

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  • Maxim...
  • November 30, 2013

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Dexedrine is a SUPERB medication for controlling ADHD Impulsivity. It's a 100% smooth and clean ride compared to Adderall. Unfortunately for me though I lack motivation so Adderall is a better choice for me. I did rate this out of Symptom control. If Dexedrine motivated like Adderall does it would literally be the perfect medication. Pros: Superior Focus Reduced Impulsive decisions the best. Side effects are minimal compared to Adderall Cons: Lacks motivational Kick that Adderall delivers. Only comes in 5MG, 10MG, & 15MG Capsules and is expensive. "

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  • that...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • May 13, 2014

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "This was one of many I tried. I was more satisfied with this one than any of the others. I never had headaches(with some I had terrible headaches!) the time release worked very well. Overall I rate this medicine the best in it's category."

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  • SLIO
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 7, 2023

Xelstrym (dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "The patch burns for the first hour it's on, then it goes away quite quickly. I feel the effects start after 30 minutes and it lasts the whole nine hours I keep the patch on plus another hour or two after it's off. The effects are much smoother and with less peaks and valleys than Adderall XR. I would definitely recommend this to anyone with ADHD but especially for people with stomach issues since the patch bypasses the GI tract."

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  • 62...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 21, 2015

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I have been taking dexedrine for about seven days now and it has definitely helped with my chronic feelings of anxiety - that painful feeling in your chest. This in turn has allowed me to better concentrate on the daily issues at hand then constantly having that feeling of flight or flight regarding any number of daily life issues. Thus far very helpful and I hope to continue down this path - I wish I had tried this drug years ago."

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  • Matth...
  • February 4, 2013

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Dexedrine, is simply a miracle. Ever since I was young I felt distant from everyone around me, and I felt as though I was always in my own world. My grades at school really started to suffer once I reached high school which was because of my undiagnosed ADHD. Homework and projects deemed impossible because I could NOT concentrate. Now, after being diagnosed with adult ADHD, I am on Dexedrine XL 15mg and Dexedrine SR 5mg. With this medication, I am doing very well in my university studies. My mind is clutter-free, and I can actually focus on the task at hand! Its simply GREAT! Dexedrine also works great for giving me tons of energy, especially when I need it for work and night school."

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  • Pops
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • January 13, 2021

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) for Narcolepsy "Have been taking Dexadrine from the days of SKF, and before. Now in my seventies a different pharmacist gave me a generic version from Activa co. which was seem to have no proper drug in it. I mostly felt cheated because there was no helpful effect. I felt lousy and slept away 3 months of my life having no energy I could not function normally as before. I called my pharmacist to report the medication was not working and the spansules weren't even the same colour or size. He said they are cheaper brand. I told him I don't mind paying more for the proper medication I have taken daily for more than 50 years. I refuse to be abused in this way, and will take my next script back to my previous family pharmacist."

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  • David
  • December 22, 2019

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "this medication is very good, I take it first thing in the morning 2 capsules of 10mg and one around noon, in exactly one hour I feel that hit, dopamine increasing in my brain, me being able to focus on everything and multitasks at one time, I was just diagnosed with ADHD before Dexedrine I just could not concentrate on anything it was so so bad. But I can't explain in words the FLASH or Hit you feel after one hour it is tremendous, I feel so happy, everything I see, I see with happy eyes. Besides all that positive facts I mentioned I really have to say it has severe side effects. First day I took only 10 mg capsule after a few hours that it kick off I had an anxiety attack like I have never had in my life I felt like my chest is going to explode that feeling was so strong that I had to take Xanax. Besides that I have problems falling a sleep, some nights I don't even sleep at all. As well my hands start shaking and I feel disturbed and nervous."

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  • Megsadd
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 19, 2017

Zenzedi (dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I wrote previously about loving Zenzedi and switching to Adderall XR due to insurance. After 1 month of Adderall, I am going back to Zenzedi. Adderall was just not for me. I had mental issues all month long and just didn't focus as much. My family even noticed a difference. I called my Insurance and they approved Zenzedi easily."

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  • fancy...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • September 19, 2012

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I have been on Dexedrine XR 2 15mg in morning for 19 years and I don't know what I wound do without it. When I go a day with it I just can't seem to get my everyday living done I feel scatter brain my thoughts don't make sense some time and I feel like my brain cant keep up with itself and that is no way to live. I'm so thankful for this medicine because without I don't know where I would be in life. "

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  • crazy...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 14, 2012

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I'm a 32 yo girl who has been diagnosed with mood disorder spectrum, which includes: bi-polar II, generalized anxiety/panic disorders and social phobia disorder. I've been treated for them separately for 15 yrs with every psych medicine out there. I haven't been feeling right for awhile, I went off medicines during my 2 pregnancies in last 3yrs. Recently I saw a new Dr that told me about my mood disorder spectrum but he also said I had severe case of ADD which I had never been diagnosed with before. My insurance would only pay for Dexedrine. By my 2nd dose I felt like a new person! I was scared the stimulants would make my anxiety worse but it really makes me calmer and focused. My friends noticed after 1St day that I was feeling better. It's the best thing since Xanax!"

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  • fluff...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 2, 2023

Xelstrym (dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "This medication is amazing! I always suffered with trying ADHD medications because they'd always be too weak and last too short— both things due to high dopamine metabolism. Since this medication delivers its drug through the skin, it skips the first drug metabolism bypass, the digestive organs, and I experience ADHD relief at long last! My only dislike with this medicine is that it always burns upon the first hour in which I apply it. This is well worth it though, as it's the only drug for ADHD that works consistently for me. I'm super grateful for this medicine having been developed!"

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  • elega...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • August 14, 2015

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) for Narcolepsy "I've been taking dexedrine spansules 15 mg 2 pills at a time, 2-3 times a day for about 30 years for narcolepsy. I'm currently 57 years old. If it weren't for this Rx i would probably never leave my house. Through the years i have tried various alternative meds only to find they don't work as well. Among the alternatives tried are Adderall (made me actuallyy violent); Provigil (absolutely ineffective); and Nuvigil was worse than ineffective...because it gave me the sensation of being high. So i thought it was working and i got behind the wheel of a car...bad idea. Changed back asap. Been on the same dosage for 20 yrs. Side effects: for 10 min every day get bad dry mouth and anxious. Cost is prohibitive."

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  • BOOG_...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • April 7, 2016

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I was on two 15 mg spanuals a day. I felt great when I began taking them. Way more focused not just at home but at school too. My grades had improved tremendously. I had absolutely. No troubles with this medication. I was taking dexedrine. For a little over 10 years. Due to my other meds I now take I'm unable to continue to take dexedrine. I would recommend. Dexedrine to an adult or child."

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