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Amphetamine for ADHD User Reviews (Page 5)

Brand names: Adzenys XR-ODT, Dyanavel XR, Evekeo, Adzenys ER, Evekeo ODT

Amphetamine has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 126 reviews for the treatment of ADHD. 52% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 32% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Amphetamine

  • Mom...
  • August 27, 2018

Dyanavel XR (amphetamine) "My son is 11 and we have tried multiple medications since he first started school. I was doing my best to avoid a stimulant medication but after years of him dealing with nausea from his non stimulant we decided to try something new. From day 1 we were able to see a difference. He was more focused and had little trouble staying on task. No nausea at all! He also takes a mood stabilizer to counteract the side effects of mood swings he's suffered with stimulants before. Because of our schedule, he takes it around 5am every day but it seems to wear off by noon. He's still moody but I have trouble making out if his moods are from the meds, puberty, the fact that his dad just left for a year deployment, or a mix of it all. We have noticed he had an issue with a dry and sore throat. He has no issues until after he takes it in the morning. Overall, it's better than the non stimulant meds, but I'm still pretty uncomfortable that he's taking an amphetamine medication"

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  • JVD
  • July 4, 2016

"I am on Dexamphetamine got diagnosed with ADHD only at age 40. I self medicated with alcohol for 20 years and was on 5 moodstabilisers. I feel like a reborn person detoxed of alcohol and all meds replaced it all with Dexies and WOW I am alive! It took me 4 months to get used to them. They are a real pain in the neck to take every 2 hours. In 1st 4 months it was hell, I became so incredibily depressed, wanted to jump off a bridge. Interval was too big. 4-5 hours. I pushed it to 40 mg a day every 2 hours. He said You won't sleep if you take them after 5 pm. I sometimes take them at 9 pm and sleep at 11 pm. Sideffect: big ass headaches if I dare to forget my pill after 2 hours."

10 / 10
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  • oldkaw
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 1, 2022

Adzenys ER (amphetamine) "I've recently been prescribed this product because of the shortage in Adderall in the states. This happen some years back when Shire had an explosion in a manufacturing facility in N.C. (fun fact). Unless you are prescribed Dexedrine, almost all the licit amphetamine is manufactured by Shire, who in turn sell it to companies who sell it under their generic labels. Those who swear one generic works better for them than another are probably right, but it has more to do with the fillers and binders in the tablet than the med. Also, the DEA sets manufacturing quotas each year for sch. ll drugs. So there are reasons it is in short supply this year, even though it's denied by the FDA. I can't tell a significant difference between Adzenys and Adderall, but like some commercial used to say, "results may vary". I found your comment about using Adderall as a vasopressor interesting. Way back in the day, Methedrine was used in ICU settings to help pull patients out of respiratory depression."

8 / 10
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  • lizzy...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 19, 2024

Evekeo (amphetamine) "I’ve tried almost every single combo of ADHD meds imaginable from Ritalin to Dexedrine ER to Mydayis to Guanfacine to Qelbree. My goodness, I can’t even list them all. I have ADHD-PI possibly SCT. I have problems using my brain to think like feel so lazy, no motivation. Dexedrine ER makes me sit still, got rid of my anxiety but did not help with motivation to do stuff I didn’t want to do. I would just feel amped and happy and focus on procrastination. When I take more I get chest pains. Adderall XR/Mydayis made me tweaky and overfocused. I could no longer multitask. Evekeo with 50/50 dextro and levo combo was perfect for focus and motivation! It feels so smooth! No tweakiness for some reason like Adderall. Less focus but more motivation. The only problem is I experience a crash after 3 hours. I can't get timing of the pill right. They need to make an XR of this stuff!"

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  • Mills...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 11, 2021

"This has been an awful experience! I take Adderall normally. Doctor forgot to add something to my script and got this. I didn't think it would be different. It for sure is. Headaches, stomach aches and I have no attention span for a week now. I just messaged my doctor after talking to the pharmacist. I guess this is often a complaint. I feel really bad for people who's insurance won't cover the real stuff. Should be illegal to give this to people just because they can't afford better insurance."

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  • Betty
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 5, 2022

Adzenys XR-ODT (amphetamine) "I was 28 when diagnosed ADHD, and I was started on 20mg Adderall 2x daily. It worked ok, but it was lacking. I then at my next follow up was prescribed 30mg XR Adderall. She told me if I started to crash take one of my 20mg IR. The 30mg XR once a day, and it worked way better! Well due to a neck injury that happened when I was 19, and 3 levels of artificial discs. She told me that my prescription “credit score” was on the high side. Of course I was open to try the Adzenys. Ok the pharmacy was 45 minutes away and of course they only had the exact amount I needed. So I start this new medication in hopes of becoming refocused, less irritated. You know all the things that come about when you’re unmedicated. I’ve been on this medication at least a week. However, I don’t take it on the weekend. Since Monday I’ve noticed I don’t feel as if it works during the day, but I have experienced the worst insomnia."

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  • mom...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 22, 2023

Dyanavel XR (amphetamine) "My 9-year-old has been struggling with staying focused at school. I gave him a very small dose of Dyanavel XR and it had no effect on his focus. I increased the dose to 3.5 ml and I received a message from his teacher informing me that he had a great day at school. He finished all work in class on time, raised his hand to answer questions, and participated in class discussions. I cried happy tears. He has only been taking it for a few days but I can't wait to see what he does for the rest of the school year. He did say that he wasn't very hungry at lunch so it may possibly affect his appetite."

10 / 10
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  • Paris
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 16, 2019

Evekeo (amphetamine) "I've tried several ADHD meds and this is hands down the best. No side effects at all. There is finally a generic, so please ask your doctor to try this. Can get as cheap as $18 compared to $632"

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  • Alpha...
  • November 18, 2015

Evekeo (amphetamine) "Better than Adderall or Vyvanse for side effects. Works the same but not as long"

8 / 10
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  • ADHD
  • September 3, 2016

Dyanavel XR (amphetamine) "Dyanavel was a great for my son, much better than the Vyvance and it lasted the whole day. Best part free for two months than $20 dollars there after!"

10 / 10
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  • Adult...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 16, 2017

Adzenys XR-ODT (amphetamine) "Been on Adzenys since September 2016. Works great. I have been more focused at work and I'm other less stimulating situations. No side effects. Flavor is good for a ODT. Easy to take and remember"

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 15, 2017

Dyanavel XR (amphetamine) "This medicine made me feel so tired and sluggish."

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  • Jenny
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 29, 2015

Evekeo (amphetamine) "So far so good. Helps with ADHD but less side effects .. Gonna keep using it"

10 / 10
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  • MauraJ
  • June 23, 2016

Evekeo (amphetamine) "Eh, it's better than adderall but vyvanse is still a lot smoother. Gave me horrible indigestion and heart burn as well as extreme anxiety and chest pain."

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  • humour
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 25, 2017

Adzenys XR-ODT (amphetamine) "Have been taking for few months. Switched from adderall and it's been good. Can concentrate more at work and when driving. Overall satisfied and will keep continue taking it."

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  • Sky
  • August 19, 2016

Evekeo (amphetamine) "This medicine was horrible for me. I started off at a low dose. It gave me horrible anxiety, mood swings and horrifying negative thoughts. I would never take this medicine again."

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  • Exhau...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 13, 2018

Dyanavel XR (amphetamine) "The pediatrician started her on 2ml, and immediately saw an extreme improvement in school, dance and at at home. I highly recommend this drug!"

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • September 19, 2012

"I have ADD. It helped me study, stay focused. All I know is that I did study more efficiently."

8 / 10
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  • IanKov
  • March 24, 2016

Evekeo (amphetamine) "Much better than vyvanse. A lot smooth and MUCH more consistent."

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  • Alice
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 14, 2018

Adzenys XR-ODT (amphetamine) "It was a lifesaver at first, but with the new box I'm taking, suddenly, I don't sleep and my leg mucles are always sore. Could this be a bad batch? Did the formula change? I'm definitely scared."

7 / 10
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  • Momof
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 9, 2018

Dyanavel XR (amphetamine) "We just started on this for my son that has ADHD. He is 6 years old and he was on 2.5ml of dyanaval XR it wasn't working so we went up to 4ml and now its working great"

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  • Help...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 18, 2016

Evekeo (amphetamine) "My childs grades have suffered more after beginning evekeo and his behavior is so much worse than before. I honestly cannot wait to to see the Dr. again."

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  • Adhd...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 8, 2017

Adzenys XR-ODT (amphetamine) "This product is terrible !!! Took it for 1month . Nothing at all . My doctor is writing me a new product this week . The taste is terrible . May be my chemistry but no good."

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  • Junkie...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 6, 2017

Evekeo (amphetamine) "Love this med to help me stay awake to study."

10 / 10
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  • JessIAm
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • March 10, 2022

Adzenys XR-ODT (amphetamine) "Took this for 6 months and was not a fan. Did not last long (took at 8am and barely lasted to noon), I gained weight while taking, taste was terrible and swear my depression was worse."

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