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Dextroamphetamine for Narcolepsy User Reviews (Page 2)

Brand names: Dexedrine, Zenzedi, Xelstrym, ProCentra

Dextroamphetamine has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 34 reviews for the treatment of Narcolepsy. 88% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 6% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Dextroamphetamine

  • KSound
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • January 1, 2018

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) "I have had deal with narcolepsy add and sleep apnea since 16years old till 66 years old. Dexadrine has been much more tolerated for me than ritalin or adderall. Ritalin has less tension confusion actions and decisions ER Dexadrine is far best but not as good as nuvigil"

10 / 10
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  • Sleep...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 10, 2022

"I have narcolepsy and ADHD. I'm a poor CYP2D6 metabolizer, so pretty much every amphetamine-based product is way too stimulating for me, and methylphenidate has no effect. I was hesitant to try the tabs considering my terrible reaction to Adderall IR and ER, but shockingly it not only greatly reduces my sleepiness and helps my focus, but the only side effect I get is a slight increase in heart rate. I've been able to enjoy my afternoons without a long nap! I'm kind of mad I never tried it before."

10 / 10
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  • jack...
  • December 31, 2017

"I have been taking it for over 34 years and am on 10 mg tabs 3 times a day. It works well for me with almost no side affects. Started on Ritalin and it did not work well for me. Also tried Modafanil it was too weak. Don't give up trying to treat your symptoms as doctors don't want to give amphetamines to you."

10 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • Anony...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 20, 2021

"Hi I am taking dex for narcolepsy to keep me awake and I’ve noticed that I am almost constantly in “the mood”. When I wake up, when I’m going to bed, wow even if I’m eating lunch. I’ve also noticed, I’ve been a lot more “wet” lately too. It’s not something I’m exactly used to but it’s also not a bad thing. I was wondering if it had anything to do with my medication and it seems so. The problem I’ve run into is the fact that my partner isn’t in “the mood” as often as I am and I wasn’t sure how to approach him about this subject."

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  • LViern
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • December 25, 2023

"My doctor had given up on finding a medication that would help me. I saw an article about our military pilot's using Dextroamphetamine on long mission's. So I asked my doctor if I could try it, he said yes, that has been 16 years ago now. I still feel tired most of the day , but I can enjoy my days. I'm not sleeping 20 plus hours a day. I thank God for showing me the article so I could live again. I thank my husband for sticking with me during some very difficult years. I would recommend this medicine, it has given me the ability, to live my life again."

10 / 10
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  • So ti...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • April 18, 2022

"I was prescribed dextroamphetamine (adderral) a year and a half ago. I was diagnosed with narcolepsy. I have been this way most of my life and I’m 56 yr old. I always thought it was due to depression. At first I was prescribed 10 mg twice a day and I thought I’d died and gone to heaven! It has totally given me a life. I have had to up the mg once so far and am trying to up them again now. It seems like after a few months it loses its magic. However, never before knowing anything about narcolepsy or Adderral, I am ever so grateful to my sleep dr! What a difference one little pill can make."

10 / 10
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  • roc...
  • June 10, 2009

Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) "I was diagnosed with narcolepsy about 5 years ago and have had very good results by taking Dexedrine."

9 / 10
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  • Christi
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • November 22, 2019

"This doesn't work in 2019"

1 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • January 30, 2022

"60 mg a day is amazing all at one time first thing in the morning, go all day and strong day all day long dextroamphetamine five stars"

10 / 10
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  • Doesnt...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 23, 2021

"I can’t take two or three 5mg and end up sleeping the entire day away with no issue! Very disappointed. If anything it just gets my heart rate going wicked fast."

5 / 10
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