Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• December 24, 2019

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I’ve been taking the generic version of Adderall for about 2 years now. I was tired all the time and couldn’t focus. I felt like a slug, and when I had energy, I still had brain fog and had a hard time studying. In class, I would fidget in my chair, doodle, and listen to lectures, but nothing would stick in my head, no matter how long I studied. I was prescribed the 7.5 mg tablet once a day, and just the small dose did wonders for my energy levels and let me focus and actually get things done. It helped me talk in social situations and gave me a mood boost. That being said, the generics changed a couple of times. And I’m not sure, but I think I can tell a difference between them. After the pill wears off, my head aches, my legs throb, my body aches, and I’m nauseous and feel sick. I have flu-like symptoms, which are miserable. It’s sad because it’s a really small dose and helps me so much, but some of the side effects suck. You just gotta see what’s worth it to you."

• Profe...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 6, 2024

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I was diagnosed with adult ADHD last summer. I had it my entire life but only realized it about 2 years ago when I started reading the DSM-5 manual (that light bulb switched on!). I have tried Vyvanse, Astarys, and Adderall XR and IR. I prefer the Adderall IR because I can partially dose on an as-needed basis, but it has improved my life and work performance immeasurably. I have taken Metoprolol for a little over 3 years and the combo worked great until about 3 weeks ago when I started getting heart palpitations, high BP, cramps, etc. After a little research (I’m a Ph.D. - research is my game), I concluded that for whatever reason my potassium levels were low. I started eating bananas, peanut butter, electrolytes, taking magnesium and potassium citrate, etc., and everything improved within 48 hours. Not sure if Adderall slowly sucks nutrients out of your system. Apart from that episode, Adderall has been great. I recommend Arginine, beets & Citrulline with it. Male, 46, 225 lbs."

• Kano
• November 20, 2019

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for Narcolepsy "I was diagnosed with a sleep disorder/excessive daytime sleepiness, and my physician prescribed me Adderall. After I found the dose that worked best for me (30mg in the morning and 10-20mg in the afternoon), I felt like a new person. I usually sleep anywhere from 12-18 hours a day when I don’t have classes or work (I don’t have to force myself up on these days with 2 alarms). I can still nap, but they are not nearly as long as they used to be (3-8 hours). My grades have improved, and most importantly, my attendance of class has improved! I used to sleep through class, but now I can go because my body isn’t begging for sleep. Overall, it is an extremely helpful drug to treat narcolepsy/excessive daytime sleepiness. I finally feel like I have my life back! My only complaint is the dry mouth I experience every so often. I also still feel rather tired some days, but it is not as NEAR as torturous as it used to be. Overall, it is extremely helpful, and it has changed my life for the better."

• Aalia
• January 3, 2021

Mydayis (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I've only been taking it for 3 days but I can understand now when people say they feel it running in the background. So far no side effects other than appetite loss. I do feel energy from this but not like Adderall there's no anxiety tied to the energy its more like motivation than energy. One thing I've noticed is I like to always be doing something that is productive in some way. It's not the type of energy you get and use to dance or workout you feel driven to get things done. It last for the whole 16 hours which surprised me I'm an ultra rapid metabolizer. I have no crash on this like I did with Adderall. I'm just waiting for my period now to see how the cramps are and giving the medicine more time to see if I do have any side effects, so far none but no appetite."

• Mara...
• December 15, 2015

For Fatigue "Please be careful with this drug -- it is incredibly easy to abuse/get addicted to. However, chronic fatigue (CFS) has next to no treatments/cures, so my doctor started me on Adderall (instant release, 20mg) 2 years ago. (Note: I have never increased my dose and probably never will.) CFS can make you feel like you're useless because you're so tired you feel useless to society. You feel like your life slips away from you slowly, and you start to blame yourself and become depressed because of it. Adderall helps me to live and actually enjoy my life. I think we all deserve that much. Side effects for me are mild but: slight social awkwardness, decreased appetite, unstable blood sugar, fast heartbeat, some anxiety, dry eyes. Still worth it for me."

• Thank...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 20, 2014

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I have been taking Adderall for two years and it has probably saved my life. I had been misdiagnosed as bipolar with no comorbid ADHD, and was prescribed benzodiazepines and antidepressants. I eventually became suicidal when Abilify was added, and was lucky enough to have a moment of clarity and changed doctors and hospital affiliates. The week I was started on ADHD meds, I started to become the person I should be. I only wish I could have been diagnosed as a child, I feel I missed half my education. I can now focus all day, keep a train of thought long enough to finish mundane to complex tasks, and have written and recorded an album of music that had been completed but in disarray. No side effects, no weight loss or changes in eating habits."

• Seester
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 8, 2018

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "All the generics are horrible. Teva, who acquired Barr, has not improved. The brand is Teva - generic does not work. I want something comparable to original Barr. I'm struggling and drowning back into depression - generics are not the same. FDA doing nothing to help all of us that are struggling."

• Lauren
• November 18, 2022

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Lannett XR made me feel the same way all of you did. My pulse was racing. I couldn't find the motivation within me to do anything. I felt flat and emotionless. I was overall just highly sedated. It also caused horrible stomach aches and headaches. The dizziness was unbearable as was staying up for hours at a time with no clear task in sight."

• XSH
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 24, 2020

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Adderall has worked great for me when taken as needed. When I was in my early 20’s and taking it daily I built up a dependence that lead to terrible withdrawals as it is very addictive. (Learned the hard way and never want to go through that again!) I will usually only take this when my ADHD symptoms are unbearable and my work/personal life starts to become affected. We are talking maybe 1-4 tablets max per month. It really does help with focus and energy, and I find that one 10-20mg dose is usually enough and I feel good for several days after the dose without any withdrawals or dependence issues."

• Crod
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 1, 2021

Adderall XR (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Adderall XR one does exactly as it supposed to do with little to no side effects for me, I've been on it a long time, and my work performance, impulsiveness, and cleanliness are all improved. I do not interrupt, and can retain things better when having a conversation, or reading. I used to talk to people and zone out thinking about 4 different things at one time, I would blurt out inappropriately, and used to live like a absolute slob. my ADHD has impacted my social life, my home life, and work life, it has helped me get my life in order, act better socially, and helps with my depression at the same time. I have no problem eating or sleeping on this med. I have a tolerance and tolerate it well."

• the...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 8, 2014

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I was 23 when I was diagnosed with ADHD. Started Adderall. I take 30 mg of SR a day and the difference is phenomenal! I get up with ease because I know I can tackle all tasks with astounding motivation and actually enjoy doing tedious work. I am co-morbid with anxiety, rumination, and I was highly neurotic. I found myself aggressive, quick-tempered, and easily abusing marijuana and alcohol. This all changed with Adderall. I am rational, reflect on situations in a positive light, and generally just a more helpful and kind person. Adderall completely saved my professional and personal life. Side note, it can cause erectile dysfunction, but it will go away after your body is used to the cycle."

• Worse...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 15, 2019

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for Narcolepsy "I have been on D-Amphetamine Salt Combo, 30mg a day for a few months for narcolepsy and actually did great. But I recently picked up another prescription and noticed this brand is called Teva generic brand. I have noticed for 2 weeks I have become irritated, forgetting easily in what I was looking for or talking about, aggressive outbursts, stomach pain, migraines, generally not feeling good on this brand. I will be complaining over this!"

• won2b...
• July 27, 2009

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for Narcolepsy "This may be a little long, so I hope you took your medicines today. LOL. This is my 3rd month on Adderall, and it is absolutely a miracle drug for me. I have suffered from extreme fatigue and excessive sleepiness since I was a teenager. I'm 38 now. My doctors have tried me on everything from sleeping pills to antidepressants, but nothing worked. A friend suggested Adderall. I researched it, talked to my doctor about it, and we tried Provigil first, which did help, but I was still falling asleep while driving and reading, etc. I switched to Adderall. I was so happy I nearly cried when I told my doctor how much better I feel. I wish I had tried this years ago."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 31, 2024

Adderall XR (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Life-changing paradigm-shifting drug for ADHD, combined type. I started with Ritalin - minimal improvement. My quality of life improved in all areas with Adderall XR. The brand name is effective, smooth, and a miracle wonder drug. Avoid the generic XR at all costs! The generic gave me intense, bad side effects with minimal or no benefit. On the generic, I felt as if I took street drugs (I haven't ever so I don't really know) - I clenched my teeth, tensed my muscles, had massive insomnia, and felt generally tense and anxious both socially and professionally. I was diagnosed with ADHD in college at age 32, 18 years ago. After Adderall XR and only Adderall XR, I could drive safely, focus/concentrate, complete tasks before moving on to another task, and respond instead of react. No insomnia with the brand - I even nap on it sometimes! It also helps with depression."

• Court...
• March 3, 2016

Adderall XR (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I suffer from a fairly severe case of ADHD, and take 30 mg Adderall XR daily. Having been on this medication for quite a few years now and taking an almost 7-month break from Adderall, I've gained a better understanding of myself both on and off the drug. Adderall gives me a balance in every sense of the word. It helps me regulate my emotions, gives me the focus I lack, and allows me to feel whole inside. I also feel that it helps me with connecting to others. With impulsivity as a main symptom of my ADHD and one that gets me in a lot of trouble, Adderall helps me to be more mindful when I am communicating myself to the people that I care about. Aside from the mild appetite suppression, this drug really does wonders for people like me."

• Max
• April 25, 2021

Adderall XR (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Just started taking adderall XR 10mg after learning I had been mis-diagnosed for 15+ years as either bi-polar, major depressive disorder and social anxiety. I finally found a psychiatrist that really dug deep and concluded I was not bi polar but I suffered from adult ADHD (33 year old male). It makes total sense as I read more about ADHD. I had been on every possible anti-depressant, anti psychotic MDD etc and was just done with meds. I was diagnosed as a child and teen but thought “ I’d grow out of it” and apparently never did it just got worse. I feel that so many people are mis-diagnosed it’s almost unbelievable. My theory and the doctor also said that if you take the medication and it calms you and your racing thoughts that that’s a tell tail sign that you do indeed suffer from ADHD, it’s not just a childhood/school era problem, it disrupts your life, marriage everything. I’m on day 2 and it’s like a light switch has been turned on and I can relax and not be manic."

• allenv
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 29, 2023

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I started Adderall on April 16th of this year and it's been nothing short of a blessing. I can focus, work harder, do my due diligence on literally anything now, and it helps me not hate myself. Adderall IR works for me in about an hour (even on an empty stomach or full, doesn't matter for me at least) and covers me till about 10-11 p.m. surprisingly. I've only had the TEVA manufacturer so I haven't had the Lanett issues yet. I compare Adderall to putting on noise-canceling headphones and just getting stuff done. I'm a new man and I'm ready to push my life forward, hopefully, it keeps helping. I wish everyone luck on their medication journey."

• Laure...
• April 1, 2013

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Adderall is effective, but it comes with consequences. Both to your physical and mental health. I am 27 years old, I have taken Adderall on and off for about 10 years. Started it my freshman year of college. It was AMAZING at first! Lost that freshman 15, got straight A's, actually ENJOYED my work. Then I started noticing the crash symptoms. Tired, withdrawn, emotionless, sleepless. I stopped taking it because I hated the way it made me feel, but I realized how much more productive I am when taking it. When I start taking it again my immune system is shot, I'm constantly sick with something, I get super irritable. When I don't take it I can barely get out of bed and I always gain weight, which always sucks. It's a vicious cycle."

• Awake...
• April 14, 2014

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for Narcolepsy "It makes a huge difference in my day! I hate having to take something every day to stay awake and alert, but better than living in the fog I was in the past 8 years of my life (6 of which I didn't even notice they were side effects of something bigger, haha). Things you may notice while taking Adderall with narcolepsy: 1. You stop being a shut-in. 2. You actually start calling your friends to do something instead of getting harassed till you finally cave and do something. 3. You're better at work and all of a sudden care about your job. 4. You are grinding your jaw. 5. Stop grinding your jaw, and finally 6. Work with your doctor for the right dosage! There will be a bit of dancing between cracked out and half asleep till you find it."

• hiiii...
• March 21, 2021

Mydayis (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I've tried several ADHD meds and Mydayis has definitely been the best for me. I'm on the lowest dose and it starts working 20-30 minutes after I take it. I'm then able to be productive and direct my focus easily, compared to other meds (eg-Adderall) which gave me a burst of intense focus that I had no control over. The transitions are barely noticeable and it really helps maintain consistent energy levels. After wearing off, it's a very natural "I've worked all day and now I'm ready to relax before bed" feeling (no crash). I also noticed it significantly helps manage my depression-something no other ADHD med has done. The only downsides: (1) it does reduce my appetite a lot and (2) it only lasts about 9-10 hours on my current dose (12.5mg), but higher doses (25mg+) give me headaches. It's not perfect, but the positives definitely outweigh the negatives for me. Lastly-you don't know how it'll affect you, so don't let reviews scare you away if you/your doc think it might help."

• Mills
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 12, 2022

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Well I had a hard time getting my regular generic adderall refill a few months ago. So I went to a mom n pop pharmacy rather than Walgreens because they had it in stock. It cost me $60 rather than $5 but at this point I had been with out for almost 2 weeks waiting on walgreen to get the drug in stock. Fast forward 2 months and 2 prescriptions later later and I decided to try Walgreens again…. Woohoo! I got it for $5. Only to come home and find out it was CAMBER! I tried it. I have been so sick. I feel loopy and extremely nauseous and all I want to do is sleep. Since it is the weekend there is nothing I can do. Tomorrow I am calling my doctor to let him know and seeing if I can turn in my prescription to Walgreens and have it sent back to the mom and pop pharmacy. I have been on 20mgs with 10 in the afternoon for 10+years. I have never experienced this other than when my local CVS switched to Aurobindo, that also made me feel very ill."

• michael...
• February 19, 2016

Adderall XR (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "Many doctors seem to be convinced that if you have an ADHD disorder, you simply can't get high on stimulant medications. This is NOT the case at all. First off, stimulant medications in general work well... very, very well. The first day I took Adderall, I was at school. About an hour after I took my dose of 20mg, I started to feel this awake, alert, energetic feeling inside. I liked it a lot. For the next 5 hours, all of my boring subjects became very interesting and I became a very social person. After about a month, those effects started to go away. I went to the doc and asked for a dose increase. Without any hesitation, he DOUBLED my dose to 40mg. I quickly found myself abusing Adderall. 1 year later and I'm now in rehab for drug abuse."

• Madison...
• April 25, 2019

Mydayis (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "I am diagnosed with Concurrent Concussion Syndrome with ADD symptoms. I took Vyvanse for over a year, and I thought I loved it, until I realized it gave me anxiety because I was trying to cram 16 hours' worth of homework and chores into the short period of time the medication worked. My neurologist had me switch to taking Mydayis, and I have loved it because I do not feel the 'high' that Vyvanse gives you, and in turn, I also do not feel the medication slowing down either. Now, I still take it at 5:30 am, but I can do homework or concentrate on other tasks well past 8 or 9 pm. Advantages: - long-lasting - continuous feeling throughout the day (no ups and downs) Disadvantages: - makes me not feel hungry - loss of appetite can make low blood sugar hit me all at once if I forget to eat - if I sleep in on the weekends, I can't take it because it will last too long. Hope my experience helps! I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for longer-lasting stimulants, but I know that everyone reacts to things differently, so it might not work for you."

• JD12
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 11, 2019

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) for ADHD "This drug is one of the greatest formulas of all time. I went from down and depressed and unmotivated to organized and focused. Also from relatively poor to rich due the effect it had on me with my enthusiasm for work"

• Shelley
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 21, 2023

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) "I've been taking Adderall for several years and have never experienced the problems I've recently had in obtaining the medication. I've tried several generic brands (Alvogen Inc., Sunrise Pharmacy, Mallinckrodt, and others), and all the generics have little to no effect on alleviating symptoms. Teva and Sandoz brands are definitely the most effective. Hope this shortage ends soon!"