Dextroamphetamine for ADHD User Reviews (Page 5)

• RAC
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 11, 2023

Zenzedi (dextroamphetamine) "I hadn't concentrated in 2 years. Zenzedi stopped that. I went through the runaround with popular pharmacies which, 75% prescribe Aurabindo or Teva, and cannot get Zenzedi. I found it at a grocery chain after some calling. The other pharmacies won't sell it because it costs more. I take 15mg three times; now I can think, and no side effects. This is longer acting than I thought, you just can't up the dosage and get better effects, it has to be gradual. And your not craving to increase it after some time like most people think. There's no reason to change it, and it wasn't much more than the fake ones either. After some searching, a grocery chain had it, for just a bit over the fake generics. IT worked, twice as effective. Now I can wake up to a normal day. It is the only or one of a few that are real and authentic. There's no going back, Mallinckrodt is the only generic manufacturer that tries to get it right, if I couldn't get Zenzedi."

• student
• January 22, 2015

"30 years old, had ADD my whole life and never tried anything for it, except for an Adderall XR 30mg once for studying and an Adderall 30mg tab for studying as well (XR kept me focused and tab didn't work). I just ended my first 5.5 hour dexamphetamine high and highly recommend it! Things that normally bothered me, like sounds (I also have S4) or my kids misbehaving didn't bother me at all. The background emotions that would constantly distract me under stress were gone. I was focused, calm, felt a bit high/numb and thirsty. I must have drank a gallon of water and peed 4 times. It kicked in about 40 minutes after taking it and lasted about 5.5 hours. Gradual onset and gradual come-off. Got a lot of studying done and retained the info."

• Dexed...
• July 25, 2015

"Amazing medication that should be doctors FIRST CHOICE in prescribing a person with ADHD. I have been on every prescription under the sun, from Ritalin to Adderall, Vyvance, Concerta. They all had HORRIBLE side effects causing me high anxiety & I also suffer from PTSD so you can image struggle. I'm a mother of 3 kids, work part time, & own a successful business. Without Dexedrine I doubt I'd be as successful. It's a miracle drug."

• Elbarto
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2022

Zenzedi (dextroamphetamine) "Over the past 10 years I have been on a variety of different medications to help treat my ADHD. These include Adderall (which was my go-to until recently), Vyvanse, Ritalin, Focalin and Adzenys. I never loved any of them but out of that list I found Adderall the most tolerable. Recently I read online about Zenzedi and asked my doctor if I could try it. It was a bit of a hassle to find a pharmacy that carried it, but I eventually got a supply for a month. I am so glad I did. This is by far the most effective and side effect free of any / all of the ADHD medicines I have tried. It gives me the focus and motivation headspace that Adderall provides without the amped up, heart pacing feeling that makes me uncomfortable and anxious. Also, unlike Vyvanse it doesn’t last forever so I have better control over how to time my 2 doses during the day. Overall, an excellent medication!"

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

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) "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."

• Ranth...
• August 1, 2021

Zenzedi (dextroamphetamine) "I have ADHD, formerly known as ADD. It wasn’t caught until I was about 19 years old, around the same time my mom was diagnosed with it as well. Turns out that it is usually hereditary, and is related to Neuro degenerative conditions and can actually progress into things like fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s and even Alzheimer’s. I have fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue syndrome, narcolepsy, suspected multiple sclerosis but insurance won’t pay for the test, and even now getting symptoms of Parkinson’s. There are only four ingredients in this formulation. They are also free of lactose and gluten, with no generic company will guarantee. I am lactose intolerant and celiac, so the generic medications would make me very sick. These have far fewer side effects and are almost as good as the original dexedrine tablets. I can’t put my finger on what exactly is missing, but they are very very close to being as effective."

• Elyse
• March 5, 2022

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) "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 makes me feel more confident, happy and outgoing. It certainly helps me be more awake and attentive."

• 5chicks
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 13, 2016

Zenzedi (dextroamphetamine) "I would rather not take any medicine at all than take this med. it made me feel awful. Achy all over, headache, blurred vision, no energy. Numbness in hands and feet. I wouldn't recommend it. It didn't help me focus or stay awake. In fact I just wanted to lay down it made my head hurt so bad."

• Dude
• November 6, 2014

"Prior to beginning taking two 30 mg Zenzedi a day, my life consisted of a boring monotonous and down right annoying daily drudgery, which some refer to as work..... However, now, four months later, I'm buying a house, I have a better job in the same field which I absolutely love, I'm beginning to budget my money, and daily I plan for the future. Rather than living paycheck to paycheck and seeing no end in sight, I now have a fool proof plan to pay my bills on time and have enough left over to unashamedly spend on nonessentials. In short, my life has taken a turn for the best since starting this medication. Prior to this I never believed that any pharmaceutical could help anyone at all, but now, I see that I was just young and foolish."

• Focus...
• December 12, 2022

Zenzedi (dextroamphetamine) "For ADHD a timer really helps. 10 minutes applied efforts towards study. 3 minutes of something entirely different. In education, classes change on the hour and so should the subject material. Math problems, (starting simple), then maybe Art Crossword, Architecture, Photography. Music; playing an instrument or editing. Memorizing a new phrase in Mandarin or German This enables different parts of the brain to integrate."

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

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) "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 do 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 do 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."

• Trent
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 6, 2022

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) "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"

• Blizz...
• February 14, 2012

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) "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, Depersonlization 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 higher heart rate! Much stronger and more positive mood from Dexedrine. "

• MikeN
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 11, 2016

"miracle drug for me, with a few downsides, but positives outweigh negatives by a long shot. I was chronically tired, no motivation, lazy, and not very social.also had a short temper, anxiety, trouble concentrating and connecting with people. When I take this it reverses all of those. I become productive, talkative, happy, relaxed—with energy at the same time, an incredible amount of mental/physical energy, and more control over my emotions. I've been taking it for close to a year now after switching from adderall because of the tweaky side effects. This stuff makes me feel great plain and simple, and hasn't changed after a year.downfalls: physical dependence. A day without it is terrible. And I love to drink but not good to drink on it"

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

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) "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."

• livin...
• February 1, 2018

"46yo female, suffered from severe ADHD since age 3. Strong family history, many generations of ADHD sufferers. Tried many stimulants & alternative choices. Ritalin and (methylphenidate based meds) turned me into zombie. Brain was mush, struggled to stay awake, uncontrollable sleepiness. My dosage was adjusted many times thru the years, side effects not caused by too high/low of dose. Other stimulants like Adderall & Vyvanse were ineffective, not too mention increased anxiety with Adderall. Its been 2yrs since my psych doctor rx'd Dexedrine spansules 15mg x 2 morning with 10mg IR afternoon. Its been amazing, I feel (normal) for the 1st time. Have no side effects."

• Angel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 23, 2023

"Diagnosed with Inattentive/Hyperactive ADHD at the age of 27, and this was the first medication I tried. My whole life, I have been a stressed out, burnt out, insatiable over-achiever. One month in and I feel a genuine sense of calm for the first time in my whole life. No more impending sense of doom, and my anxiety/depression has almost disappeared. The absence of the inner rage demon at the smallest sound or sensory discomfort has really made a huge difference to my day-to-day life. The strangest side effect is that my taste in music has changed, and now I favor soft/slow jazz/classical, and my screen time has significantly reduced. I used to need CONSTANT stimulus (TV, Social Media, video games, high-sugar foods, 'achievement' etc.) just to get through the day, and now I just do not need or want these things anymore. I find myself content sitting with myself and being present, which pre-medication felt more like a torment than a moment of peace."

• Cheezmo
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 6, 2012

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) "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 tonne 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."

• Anonymous
• December 16, 2011

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

• Bluwa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 2, 2023

"I've been through several medications for ADHD. I've currently been on dextroamphetamine for a little over a year now, and even when I first started it, I noticed a big difference. I took Vyvanse before, and while it helped a bunch with ADHD, it caused me to isolate myself. I didn't talk much, even to my best friends, and honestly just wasn't myself. I was depressed, and I barely ate. As soon as I switched to dextroamphetamine, I instantly became myself. I started socializing more, and I regained my appetite. Although, it didn't help with the ADHD symptoms as much as Vyvanse, and I've noticed that (while it's embarrassing to admit), it's much harder to maintain erections. Not detrimental to everyday life, but it makes a big impact on a young adult's confidence in bed. I've been deterred to be more sexually active/expressive due to this. Side effects are different for everyone, but this is something to keep in mind if you're young."

• Faith...
• June 1, 2009

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) "I was on Adderal 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. "

• Clark...
• March 27, 2008

"This is the only stimulate that doesn't put me to sleep. I've tried all the other common stimulates. I've have adult ADHD. and I really like the long acting capsules better than the tablets, I only take it once and I have continued concentration instead of remembering to take my next dose after 4 hours. Highly recommended if all other stimulates have failed."

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

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

• Not...
• March 31, 2020

"I have taken amphetamine salts for years and it worked, the pharmacists switched to dextroamphetamine and it does not work. As if I took nothing. My doctor said take it up with the pharmacy and they will do nothing. I will never take it again as a waste of money as I paid cash and unemployed without prescription insurance."

• mikel
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 5, 2013

"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 cotton-mouth, but after that.. It's more normal. I've also found to some extent taking a magnesium supplement helps to keep the potency alive. As with all of the ADD meds the potency tends to fade."