Dexedrine for ADHD User Reviews (Page 3)

• Nej...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 7, 2024

"I have ADHD as well as binge eating. This helps me to not make impulsive decisions and I really can think a lot clearer. It really does increase the dopamine because I no longer have that intense urge to eat junk food and buy nice clothes. I can just focus better and I am not procrastinating everything. I used to procrastinate basic tasks like showering or brushing my teeth. It feels so good knowing I'm not lazy but just neurodivergent. And I'm so grateful for this medication. I'm on 10mg twice a day."

• Sf1...
• March 3, 2018

"I began treatment for bipolar 2 years ago. It has been successful. I still had severe brain fog, impatience, and lethargy, though. The psych doc diagnosed ADHD on top of bipolar. Tried Vyvanse, Ritalin, and Dexedrine. Dex won for me. 10 mg in the am and 5 at lunch and dinner. Much more patient and clear-headed."

• Hot...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 27, 2020

"It was a pain to get my Dexedrine prescription filled because most pharmacies don't carry it, and they have to order it. Compared to Adderall, Dexedrine is very calming since there's no levoamphetamine in the mix, just pure dextroamphetamine. Unfortunately, I was focusing on things that I wanted to do instead of the things I had to do (and what I worked on really made a difference). I would like to give it another try just to compare it to Adderall again."

• Rec...
• March 3, 2010

"Works well for my ADD, but DON'T ever mix with alcohol! I am an alcoholic who comes from an alcoholic background handed down several generations of my family tree. I take my Dex as prescribed (5 mg 3x daily, a small dose by choice compared to 45 mg 3x daily when I was younger and not in charge of my own health needs). But when I binge drank, I would always mix the alcohol with Dex, up to 50 mg a night so I could keep drinking. Lost many friends, a wife, and the respect of too many due to my actions, aggressions, combativeness, stances, and so on. Alcoholics, beware. I'm sober now and take it one day at a time. I still take my Dex but ONLY as prescribed. I am 35 and have taken it since age 12."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2012

"My experience is limited since I have only been on this medication for a few days. I am a medical resident, diagnosed with ADHD at 32. Got sick and tired of my mediocre performance at work. Tried Strattera, Viibryd, and Wellbutrin, nothing worked. Just started on Dexedrine 5 mg 2-3 times a day. My first day on it, I studied all day until midnight. I was so motivated, I felt great, on top of the world, I was so driven. I noticed an immediate difference in my performance at work, and it made me nicer, less cynical. The bad thing was insomnia, teeth clenching, some nausea, decreased appetite, and the drop in my mood once it wore off. I am worried about intolerance, which is driving up my anxiety level."

• avi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 6, 2015

"I have struggled with ADD for years and was put on a moderate dosage of Ritalin in high school. But it gave me anxiety like you wouldn't believe. I ignored my ADD after high school and started Dexedrine in college. What a difference! It helps me to focus much better and gives me the energy to finish what I start. My procrastination has never been lower. I only give it a 9 because I sometimes need to make myself focus when the meds are an hour or two from wearing off."

• Cus...
• April 16, 2011

"I have currently been taking Dexedrine spansules for 16 years, 90 mg a day. ADHD had ruined my life up until I was 36 years old. Now, all the standard symptoms are under control and have been since I started the medication. I would personally check with a good doctor if you are suffering with this disorder."

• WSH...
• October 20, 2016

"I have been on about 100 mg of Dexedrine for over 20 years, and it always worked great until a few years ago, when my drug company stopped sending me the TEVA generic. I never had problems with generics before, but the Activis brand did nothing for me. I was told that TEVA was made by the same drug manufacturer that makes the name brand, so I paid extra for the name brand, and that does not appear to be working either. I have been told that TEVA no longer makes Dexedrine, so I am not sure what I should do. Also, I was told that the FDA no longer allows doses over 60 mg, but I am not sure that is true. It could be my insurance company does not want to pay for more than a standard dose."

• Jwr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 22, 2016

"Was switched from Adderall XR to generic Dexedrine. I got an ineffective brand of Adderall (yes, some brands are better than others). The positive effects were gone and the negative effects were enhanced. My blood pressure was great, around 102-117 systolic and 75-85 diastolic, but my pulse was way too high, 110-130. For the most part, I loved Dexedrine, it worked very well, and without the L-Amphetamine in Adderall, my pulse rate was good, 85-102. My only complaint was that the length of time it worked was inconsistent. Some days it would last 45 minutes, other days it would last 2 hours. After speaking to my psych doc, we decided to switch to Vyvanse instead of having to take 3 or 4 Dexedrine pills a day. Other than the length of duration, this is great."

• Ely...
• March 5, 2022

"This medication works really well for helping me feel more focused, and more energized as well. I don't feel sleepy while taking this medication, which is good because part of the reason I started taking it was due to excessive sleepiness that wasn't caused by any other medical problem. The slow-release capsule kept me awake for too long, so I didn't sleep so well at night though, so I switched to the short-acting version of this medication, and now I can be very alert for about 6 hours from one tablet of the short-acting tablet, and if I need another one, I can have one, but I usually don't take two in a day because I don't feel I need more than that. I do find that it makes me feel more confident, happy, and outgoing. It certainly helps me be more awake and attentive."

• lbe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 16, 2021

"I have tried all the ADHD medications for my ADD, including Vyvanse, Adderall XR, Adderall, Concerta, and Focalin. Dexedrine 15 mg has been the way to go for me! Not too strong like the others, and helps me get my work done. Great medication, I was on Adderall XR 30 and felt like I couldn’t breathe. Definitely don’t recommend the others, as they were too strong and quite costly, as there were no generics available. Definitely recommend Dexedrine 15 mg!"

• D-W...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 23, 2020

"Been taking the 10 mg Spansule Dexedrine for 2 weeks now. Excellent focus and a lot more motivation than before. Minimal side effects after the first couple of days. No real come down for me. I also take 10 mg Cipralex at night with no issues. Spansule kicks in about an hour after I take it and starts to fade off about 4-5 hours later."

• Des...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 26, 2024

"Hyperfocus (controlled, feel in control of my thoughts) - Anxiety decrease - focus increase - able to do tasks I otherwise wouldn't be able to do - normal hunger/not feeling nauseous after eating (I do become nauseous with most medications) - Feel as though I'm not alienated (I feel alienated like I'm dumb or something is wrong with me most of the time, which is not the case with dextroamphetamine/dexedrine tablets) - makes the anger and rage disappear - train of thought to any topic or task I choose (no more disturbing intrusive thoughts) - effects last entire 4-5 hour duration - helpful overall."

• the...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 24, 2021

"This is AMAZING!!! I don't think I've ever felt this good. Dexedrine makes me feel completely calm, clear-headed, and motivated. I used to be so tired and foggy-brained, and many days were lost to 'recovering' from, well, life. Now I feel like I can do anything I want. I can hardly believe it. I tried Ritalin first and found it to be rubbish - it gave me headaches, insomnia, and mild anxiety, and seemed very unpredictable in terms of effects too. Dexedrine is nothing like that. I have zero side effects - except for some interference with my period. I highly, highly recommend this miracle medication."

• Bli...
• February 14, 2012

"Well, this medication has worked VERY well for my ADHD! It helps me concentrate and makes my mood overall more lifted! I notice energy and a desire to do work and complete tasks instead of being a lazy couch potato like before. Side effects: anxiety, depersonalization, and derealization on this medication sometimes makes you feel like a robot! And heart rate goes up also! But it worked much better than Adderall. Adderall gave me bad anxiety and a higher heart rate! Much stronger and more positive mood from Dexedrine."

• Ale...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 21, 2023

"I have been on Dexedrine since 2nd grade, I am now 53. Dexedrine was available since the 60s, that's why I was put on it at the time. Adderall and Ritalin came out in the 90s, and as brand name marketing was intense, prescribers switched over to prescribing these medications instead of Dexedrine. Newer is not necessarily more effective or better. As the prescribing of Adderall and Ritalin became increasingly dominant, it became challenging to find pharmacies that carried Dexedrine in stock, often they would have to special order it, and this process would take several days. Due to this difficulty, my doctor persuaded me to try first Ritalin and then Adderall. In comparison to Dexedrine, I found these two newer medications not nearly as effective and unpleasant to take. If you've ever taken Adderall or Ritalin, they obviously work as stimulants, like coffee, but a lot less 'jittery'. To me, comparing Dexedrine to Adderall is like comparing Adderall to coffee: far less jittery. Try it."

• Che...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 6, 2012

"I'm taking pharmacy technician courses right now, and I don't know how I could do it without Dexedrine. The course is compressed, and there is a ton of information to take in a short time. I can often tell if I've missed a dose, or it's near time for my noon dose, because I will just plain zone out. Docs tried me on Wellbutrin and Concerta, and those did nothing, so Dexedrine seems the way to go! Really depends on the individual though."

• Squ...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 3, 2018

"Been on it for 21 years, being diagnosed at 25. First thing...if you're a man and you're not getting your significant other pregnant...WATCH OUT!! They can finish the swimmers. Being on the same 50 mg can some days be fine or cause me to clench my teeth. It depends on proper eating and stress reduction. They used to give me huge energy to start, but now it's more focusability than anything. Don't get me wrong...these are not a cure for stopping from losing your keys."

• Mdf...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 25, 2022

"Extremely beneficial and helpful to this day. Not only does it actually help me focus, therefore lowering my level of anxiety, I get so much more done, and I quite frankly do not notice unpleasant effects when it wears off. A fringe benefit is that it does suppress my appetite and I tend to overeat."

• Fai...
• June 1, 2009

"I was on Adderall at 9, it worked okay. Then I was taken off treatment until the age of 19. I've been on it for a couple of weeks. I can tell that my focus is starting to get better, and I notice that when I do certain chores around the house, I do them to such depths and extremes."

• Anonymous
• December 16, 2011

"For me, Dexedrine helped get tasks done. I am currently a 22-year-old male. I can focus tremendously in university. I also have a huge increase in libido with my girlfriend, so overall, I can say it's working for me."

• Hus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 16, 2023

"I have been on Vyvanse, prescribed for over 8 years prior to taking Dexedrine, and it does have a plethora of side effects. Vyvanse caused intense anger and anxiety, and it made me feel different and just zombied out. Dexedrine, to me, is the cleaner version of Adderall and Vyvanse. It is not as intense as both of them and just seems a lot better."

• Hel...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 29, 2021

"This med has been the most useful for me for my ADHD. Vyvanse didn't feel quite the same for me, but it might for you since it's the prodrug version of this. Adderall helped but made me feel cloudy-headed and physically overstimulated at the height of its effect. Dexedrine targets most of my issues; being able to shift focus, getting sidetracked less, completing non-stimulating tasks/chores, and drifting off in my own head mid-conversation less. It quiets my head so it's not constantly buzzing with random distractions. However, if I don't eat within 3 hours of taking it, I get intense neck pain which causes a bad headache, stiffness, and pain all day. It's kind of a bizarre side effect, but I should be eating in the morning anyway. Since this med does decrease my appetite, it's probably good that it has a built-in punishment system for if I neglect to feed myself, lol. But I would definitely recommend this med, especially if Adderall made you feel cloudy-headed or overstimulated."

• Anonymous
• February 28, 2012

"Was on Dexedrine for 10 years. Loved it. Just stopped last month because I had tachycardia and an ectopic arrhythmia. Both started about 2 years ago, and I only recently had confirmed that both are non-existent when off of Dexedrine. Have been taking 30 mg/day. Switching to Strattera tomorrow, hoping it can provide all the benefits of Dexedrine without the heart issues!"

• Wib...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 16, 2016

"Hands down, the worst medication I've ever tried. My psychiatrist suggested trying a newer ADHD drug, but I was enamored by some of the reviews I read on here, so I persuaded him to prescribe me Dexedrine. Well, what a big mistake. I was given 10 mg of Dexedrine, and after two weeks of it working, it completely backfired. It completely ruined my cognitive abilities. I couldn't do simple math, my depth perception was off, and my time perception was off as well. I was constantly late to appointments. I had to write down everything on the calendar on my phone, otherwise, I would forget or think I had more time than I actually had. I would be careful with this medication. It might work for you, though."