Dextroamphetamine and Loss Of Appetite: What Users Say

• Sil...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 18, 2014

Dextroamphetamine for ADHD "I take two 20 mg a day (one in the morning and one in the afternoon). Details: - 20 y/o female - diagnosed with ADD for 4 years - tried Adderall (worked decently, bad crashes) and methylphenidate (nausea, motion sickness, didn't help ADD) - other conditions: severe depression, OCD PROS: - extremely helpful, like night and day - no jitter, tremor, etc. - no crash CONS: - reduced appetite - *have to special order through Target pharmacy because most places don't keep it in stock."

• Anonymous
• April 8, 2012

Dextroamphetamine for ADHD "I've taken many different medications for my ADHD over the years: Adderall, Ritalin, Strattera, Concerta, and Vyvanse. Dexedrine is the most effective with almost no side effects. I only experienced slight appetite suppression with it, and it never affected my mood negatively, nor did I ever feel 'cracked out' on it. I now take Vyvanse because the slow release works better with another medication I take; however, I would strongly recommend Dexedrine to anyone who is looking for an effective treatment for ADHD."

• Sle...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 5, 2014

Dextroamphetamine for Narcolepsy "Along with narcolepsy, I've also been diagnosed with ADHD. I have been taking Dexedrine for the last 4 years. At first, it was 5 mg tablets, which worked for a couple of months. As soon as my dose was increased to 10 mg spansules a day, my life has been so much easier since then. I can actually concentrate on one thing without wanting to quit in the middle and take a nap. Many side effects, including dry mouth almost every day, heart pounding, loss of appetite leading to weight loss, muscles twitching, and severe tiredness if I suddenly stop taking it."

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

Dextroamphetamine for ADHD "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."

• Axi...
• February 14, 2019

For ADHD "Dextroamphetamine IR (or Zenzedi) is hands down the best ADHD medication I have ever been prescribed. I've been on and off stimulants since middle school (25 years old now) and have tried every medication besides Focalin and Desoxyn. Zenzedi is wonderful because not only does it manage my symptoms much better than Adderall, for example, it also does so with absolute minimal side effects. It doesn't destroy my appetite, it's easier to get to sleep at night, it doesn't make me irritable or agitated, and I'm much less jittery and sweaty (as a result of more CNS stimulation and less PNS). I can also achieve the same effect with a lesser amount of medication (2 x 10mg IR vs. 1 x 30mg XR and 1 x 10mg IR). Zenzedi is also surprisingly affordable if you can find a local pharmacy that keeps it in stock. It only ran me $90 before my insurance would cover it vs. $200 for Adderall at Walgreens, which usually won't even have Zenzedi in stock. 100% recommended."

• mik...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 5, 2013

For ADHD "For me, it's smoother than Adderall XR, less of the jitters/jumpy. Been on it for a while, and it's the best I've come across. (Desoxyn made me feel tired/yawn, Adderall gave me jitters and suppressed appetite too much, Ritalin was just bad). At first, just like Adderall, you will experience some back pain and need to drink extra glasses of water for cottonmouth, but after that, it's more normal. I've also found to some extent that taking a magnesium supplement helps to keep the potency alive. As with all of the ADD meds, the potency tends to fade."

• art...
• February 24, 2009

For ADHD "I am a 20-year-old male, 175 lbs, and this was my first time taking ADD medication in my life. I have always had problems concentrating and get drowsy during the day and so have had problems doing homework/studying for college. I took 2 pills of 15 mg capsules both at once at about 1 pm. It was great. I was able to concentrate and do a huge amount of homework without stopping. However, there were side effects. I couldn't stop chewing gum the whole time I was on it (or else I would grind my teeth). I couldn't eat anything, and I ended up not being able to sleep all night. So I like the positives."