Dexedrine for ADHD User Reviews (Page 4)

• rbw...
• November 12, 2011

"I have ADHD and mild-to-moderate anxiety. Dexedrine 20 mg (2 x 10 mg) taken in the morning allows me to focus for about 8 hours, but I experience negative side effects including increased anxiety, raised blood pressure, and difficulty sleeping. I used to experience moderate-to-severe depression at the end of the day when it would wear off, but I've been able to avoid this using buspirone 5 mg (taken once an hour for 4 hours starting 7.5 hours after I take the Dexedrine). Also, I take trazodone 12.5 mg before bed to help me sleep. Due to the side effects, I only take Dexedrine once or twice a week when I need to get lots of work done. Adderall made me more anxious, and methylphenidate (e.g., Ritalin) didn't help me."

• Tre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 6, 2022

"It sort of worked for me. I have been using Dexedrine 20 mg, prescribed in two 10 mg pills. Before that, 15 mg, one pill. Before that, one 10 mg pill. A problem I've had is with how my body metabolizes it. Rather than a smooth and consistent maintenance of focus, I experience peaks and valleys of it. It takes effect after 45 min, then it lasts for about 1-2 hours before I get incredibly sleepy for 1-2 hours, then it takes effect again, then I get sleepy again, then it takes effect again. I've talked with my psyche, and with the 20 mg split I take the first dose, then the second 10 mg dose 45 minutes later, and this has mostly, but not completely, solved the issue. Also, (consistent with all of the stimulant medications I've tried, though) is that it stops having any effect after about 3-4 days of usage straight. So I need to calculate for a day or two where I can't take the medication in order to allow for it to work later. Side effects: dry mouth, less hunger, nervousness."

• Lco...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 25, 2016

"Dexedrine is okay! When I first took it, I was excited and hoped to feel something. I was instantly in a good mood, more focused, and patient. However, the come down off this drug is horrible. The depression and sadness start to come back, and it's just discouraging that only a medication can band-aid those emotions. I have felt overstimulated as well. I had a gastric bypass four years ago, so my doc said no XR, but he put me on four 10 mg a day, which I feel is too much. I become agitated, irritable, paranoid, panicky, crying, etc. I decreased it to two a day. I feel that this might be too strong of a stimulant for me. I want to try Adderall since it's cheaper on my insurance and it has less dex. We'll see what he says at my next visit."

• Had...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 23, 2023

"As the title states, I had very high hopes for this medication as I have responded very well to name brand (Shire) Adderall XR in the past. The difference between name brand and generic Adderall is the combination ratio of dextro to levo. Name brand is 75:25 in favor of dextro, and generic is closer to 50:50. This caused me to believe I respond to name brand and not generic due to the dextro content. If you guys don't know, Dexedrine is 100% dextroamphetamine, which made me think I stumbled into a gold mine after being off Adderall for 2 years due to the fact they don't sell name brand where I live. Long story short, I took my first dose a few hours ago, and it does not have any effect. The dose I took is 15mg, which is the equivalent amount of dextro found in a 20mg Adderall, which I was prescribed in the past and worked so well. I gave it a 3 because even though it is not an effective medication, I am not feeling any negative side effects at the moment."

• The...
• January 18, 2016

"I was diagnosed with ADHD as a kid along with asthma. A previous drug was being used, however, it had to be stopped because of the review and side effects of being suicidal and doing things without worrying about the risk. Hard to explain... Anyways, ever since I started this drug, it has gone downhill. I have been using the drug for a very long time now, and to be honest, besides the tingling feeling I get sometimes using or taking a break from this drug, it doesn't help me at all. My parents think that it's me that has to control ADHD, but I can't, and this medicine isn't helping at all. I tried taking more dosage by myself, and it still didn't work. Don't recommend at all. Btw, I am 18 years old, soon 19."

• Hal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 13, 2016

"I'm a rare case; I currently am prescribed 180 mg of Adderall (90 mg IR & 90 mg XR). When this was raised to 240 mg, I asked to try Dexedrine, thinking that after a decade on Adderall, I had simply become tolerant to it. My doc put me on 120 mg of Dexedrine. There was a noticeable decline in my focus, and my energy levels (not that’s why you should take stimulants) fell off the map. It was smooth. But for me, it was way too smooth. I remember taking 60 mg one morning and then going for a hike. I couldn't concentrate on a damn thing, and I was nodding off as I was walking. I guess I should have expected this going from such a high amount of Adderall to a lower dose of Dexedrine (which is absent of levoamphetamine). I would try it again though."

• Phd...
• October 21, 2011

"My extended-release pill, 30 mg Vyvanse, only lasts for about 5 hours for me. My doctor prescribed a short-acting pill, which was Dexedrine, for doing my homework at night. Took 5 mg and felt literally nothing after waiting an hour. Then took another 5 mg (as my doctor said I might need). I did feel a lot less hyperactive, but almost to the point of sluggishness. My concentration improved the tiniest bit, but not nearly as well compared to Vyvanse. This pill seems to work better at combating ADHD symptoms, but not really ADD symptoms. I would advise trying Vyvanse."

• Kf3...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2021

"I was just switched from Vyvanse 70 mg to Zenzedi (dextroamphetamine). I haven't even picked it up from the pharmacy yet but would love some input from others who know more about dextroamphetamine. I'd like to know if it works well for most people and what are some of the pros and cons in comparison to Vyvanse?"

• Col...
• September 14, 2017

"When I was 12 years old, I woke up at 2 in the morning to blindingly agonizing pain, bad enough that I found myself screaming at the top of my lungs. But when I tried to get out of bed, I found my strength fail me and plummeted to the ground, hitting my head on my night table. My parents found me and brought me to the hospital. I only found out years later, when reading a list of side effects and overdose symptoms, just how harmful this drug is. The word limit doesn't allow me to even scratch the surface. I will say that it has left serious physiological scars that, decades later, have still not healed. I cannot deny that it did help me pay attention in class. But I would still advise any parent that loves their child to stay clear!"

• Adu...
• September 21, 2008

"This is an excellent medication for true ADHD. I've been on Dexedrine for over 10 years, and it continues to consistently work as much today as it did when I first started it."

• Cub...
• June 6, 2014

"Like Adderall without an increased heart rate and increased blood pressure. Also less 'edgy'."

• mr ...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 13, 2019

"It's like coffee 2.0 without the jitters from the other racemics. It's the best tool, which was given to me. I'm thankful for this kind of drug."

• Anonymous
• January 4, 2009

"I found this to be more effective than other drugs offered. I can't understand why it is not used more for the treatment of ADHD compared to other drugs, which have many side effects."

• Gue...
• February 14, 2013

"This is the best medicine I've ever tried. It's very smooth and easy on the body with the least side effect."

• ADH...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 23, 2022

"Hands down, the best medication for me, no questions asked. Very little anxiety, super smooth, and super effective."

• Sco...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2020

"Helps with depression and anxiety with me! (May not for you)"

• Juh...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 9, 2023

"I think Dexedrine is safe and much easier to dose than Concerta, for example. Dexedrine is also much smoother than methylphenidate."

• DMa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 4, 2016

"Been on 3 other ADD meds. This one seems to work great for me. I can focus, stay on task, and get my work done. Plus, I can sit and relax without feeling like I have to be on the go all the time."

• Anonymous
• December 16, 2021

"I just want to say I’ve tried every ADHD medication under the sun, and Dexedrine has saved my life. It’s allowed me to hold my job and get through workdays. I am forever grateful for this med."

• Nic...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 18, 2024

"Phenomenal, better than Adderall. I hate salts!!!! They make me fall asleep. Dexedrine spansule is the best."

• The...
• December 14, 2015

"Calmed my racing thoughts a lot. Downside is the days I don't take them I feel mentally groggy."

• Cla...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 16, 2021

"Fantastic medication. It controls my symptoms very well with minimal side effects. It's short-acting, so it won't keep you up at night."

• Inf...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 16, 2015

"Dexedrine worked above and beyond for my ADHD symptoms, outstanding medication."

• All...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 4, 2022

"Absolute life saver."

• Ber...
• February 22, 2016

"I've been taking 10 mg daily for nearly 11 years. It seems to help me focus, but sometimes the side effects make me a bit less risk-adverse than I am without the medication."