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Dexedrine and Headaches: What Users Say

Headaches: mentioned by 4 users (3.3%)

Based on user experiences from 123 Dexedrine reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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anxiety 18.7%
insomnia 7.3%
tiredness 4.9%
dry mouth 4.1%
irritability 4.1%
headaches 3.3%
memory loss 3.3%
brain fog 2.4%
depression 2.4%
fatigue 2.4%

Reviews for Dexedrine

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Commonly mentioned side effects
  • tha...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • May 13, 2014

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 its category."

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

For ADHD "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."

10 / 10
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  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • July 29, 2021

For ADHD "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."

9 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • Plu...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • March 19, 2022

"I have had multiple sclerosis for 45 yrs. I have been taking Dexedrine for 40 yrs. I am 67 yrs old. This med has been a lifesaver. It has really helped me with the fatigue due to MS. My Dr has me taking two 15mg capsules 2/day. I have had no serious side effects from this medicine. I wouldn't be without it. I tried the generic, and it was worthless. I had headaches all day, and I didn't want to move off the couch. I felt terrible. I'm lucky my insurance pays for the brand name because they are expensive!"

10 / 10
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