Dexedrine for ADHD User Reviews (Page 4)

• Kf335...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2021

"I was just switched from Vyvanse 70mg to Zenzedi (Dextroamphetamine). I haven't even picked it up from the pharmacy yet but would love some input from others who know more about Dextroamphetamine. I'd like to know if it works well for most people and what are some of the pros & cons in comparison to Vyvanse?"

• Hello
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 29, 2021

"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 + physically overstimulated at the height of it's effect. Dexedrine targets most of my issues; being able to shift focus, getting side-tracked 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/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 is 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."

• Halo
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 13, 2016

"I'm a rare case; I currently am prescribed 180mg of Adderall (90mg IR & 90mg XR). When this was raised to 240mg, I asked to try Dexedrine thinking that after a decade on Adderall, I had simply become tolerant to it. My doc put me on 120mg of Dexedrine. There was a noticeable decline in my focus, and my energy levels (not that's why you should take stimulants) fell off the map. It was smooth. But for me, it was way too smooth. I remember taking 60mg one morning and then going for a hike. I couldn't concentrate on a damn thing, and I was nodding off as I was walking. I guess I should have expected this going from such a high amount of Adderall to a lower dose of Dexedrine (which is absent of levoamphetamine). I would try it again though."

• rbwilli
• November 12, 2011

"I have ADHD and mild-to-moderate anxiety. Dexedrine 20 mg (2 x 10 mg) taken in the morning allows me to focus for about 8 hours, but I experience negative side effects including increased anxiety, raised blood pressure and difficulty sleeping. I used to experience moderate-to-severe depression at the end of the day when it would wear off, but I've been able to avoid this using buspirone 5 mg (taken once-an-hour for 4 hours starting 7.5 hours after I take the Dexedrine). Also, I take trazodone 12.5 mg before bed to help me sleep. Due to the side effects, I only take Dexedrine once or twice a week, when I need to get lots of work done. Adderall made me more anxious, and methylphenidate (e.g. Ritalin) didn't help me."

• The...
• January 18, 2016

"I was diagnosed with ADHD as a kid along with Asthma. A previous drug was being used however had to be stopped because of the review and side effects of being suicidal and doing things without worrying about the risk. Hard to explain... Anyways, ever since I started this drug, it has gone on a downhill. I have been using the drug for a very long time now, and to be honest , besides the tingling feeling I get sometimes using or taking a break from this drug, it doesn't help me at all. My parents think, thats it me that has to control ADHD but I cant, and this medicine isn't helping at all. I tried taking more dosage by myself and it still didn't work. Don't recommend at all. Btw I am 18 years old soon 19."

• Anonymous
• February 28, 2012

"Was on Dexedrine for 10 years. Loved it. Just stopped last month because I had tachycardia and an ectopic arrhythmia. Both started about 2 years ago, and I only recently had confirmed that both are non-existent when off of Dexedrine. Have been taking 30mg/day. Switching to Strattera tomorrow, hoping it can provide all the benefits of Dexedrine without the heart issues!"

• Lcowan
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 25, 2016

"Dexedrine is okay! When I first took it I was excited and hoped to feel something. I was instantly in a good mood, more focused, and patient. However the come down off this drug is horrible. The depression and sadness start to come back and it's just discouraging that only a medication can band-aid those emotions. I have have felt overstimulated as well. I had a gastric bypass four years ago so my doc said no XR but he put me on four 10mg a day which I feel is too much. I become agitated, irritable, paranoid, panicky, crying, etc. I decreased it to two a day. I feel that this might be too strong of a stimulant for me. I want to try Adderall since it's cheaper on my insurance and it has less dex. We'll see what he says at my next visit."

• Phds
• October 21, 2011

"My extended release pill, 30mg Vyvanse, only lasts for about 5 hours for me. My doctor prescribed a short acting pill, which was Dexedrine for doing my homework at night. Took 5mg and felt literally nothing after waiting an hour. Then took another 5mg (as my doctor said I might need). I did feel a lot less hyperactive, but almost to the point of sluggish. My concentration improved the tiniest bit, but not nearly as well compared to Vyvanse. This pill seems to work better at combating ADHD symptoms, but not really ADD symptoms. I would advise trying Vyvanse."

• Cubster
• June 6, 2014

"Like Adderall without an increased heart rate and increased blood pressure. Also less "edgy"."

• Adult...
• September 21, 2008

"This is an excellent medication for true ADHD. I've been on Dexedrine for over 10 years, and it continues to consistently work as much today as it did when I first started it."

• mr ro...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 13, 2019

"It's like coffee 2.0 without the jitterness from the other racemics. It's the best tool, which was given to me. I'm thankful for this kind of drug."

• Guest
• February 14, 2013

"This is the best medicine I've ever tried. It's very smooth and easy on body with least side effect."

• Anonymous
• January 4, 2009

"I found this to be more effective than other drugs offered. I can't understand why it is not used more for the treatment of ADHD compared to other drugs, which have many side effects."

• ADHDer
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 23, 2022

"Hands down the best medication for me, no questions asked. Very little anxiety, super smooth, and super effective."

• Scott
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2020

"Helps with depression and anxiety with me! (May not for you)"

• Anonymous
• December 16, 2021

"I just wanna say I’ve tried every ADHD medication under the sun and Dexedrine has saved my life. It’s allowed me to hold my job and get through work days. I am forever grateful for this med."

• DMano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 4, 2016

"Been on 3 other ADD meds. This one seems to work great for me. I can focus stay on task and get my work done. Plus I can sit and relax with out feeling like I have be on the go all the time."

• Infin...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 16, 2015

"Dexedrine worked above and beyond for my ADHD symptoms, outstanding medication."

• Theot...
• December 14, 2015

"Calmed my racing thoughts a lot. Downside is the days I don't take them I feel mentally groggy"

• Clats
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 16, 2021

"Fantastic medication. It controls my symptoms very well with minimal side effects. It's short acting so it won't keep you up at night."

• Juha
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 9, 2023

"I think Dexedrine is safe and much easier to dose than Concerta, for example. Dexedrine is also much smoother than methylphenidate."

• Allie...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 4, 2022

"Absolute life saver."

• Bert...
• February 22, 2016

"I've been taking 10mg daily for nearly 11 years. It seems to help me focus but sometimes the side effects make me a bit less risk-adverse than I am without the medication."