Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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DEXTROAMPHETAMINE I have ADD, tried adderall and the XR,the reg. Adderall caused unexplained anger/frustration type symptoms, mood swings,and only worked for about 4 hrs. I then tried the Adderall XR and it worked well for about 6 months which is when my Insurance didn't want to cover it anymore. With no Generic Adderall XR available at the time, I was started on the dexidrine XR. I have ha ... Show Full Comment

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DEXTROAMPHETAMINE I have ADD, tried adderall and the XR,the reg. Adderall caused unexplained anger/frustration type symptoms, mood swings,and only worked for about 4 hrs. I then tried the Adderall XR and it worked well for about 6 months which is when my Insurance didn't want to cover it anymore. With no Generic Adderall XR available at the time, I was started on the dexidrine XR. I have had no bad side effects so far(3years) and it works very well for me with the focus, concentration, and motivation issues associated with ADD. My 18yr old daughter that was diagnosed with ADHD about 4 years ago is on the dexadrine, and seems to have issues with misuse by taking more then prescribed(loses effictiveness/build a tolerance), and/or staying up for 2-3 days in a row, not eating, mood swings, etc. Similar experiences with older daughter(23) and son(21), both with ADD and had some similar issues, but with the Adderall. Parents, Please be well informed, educated, and attentive to your children and teens on stimulant medications. In the event that medication is absolutly nessesary for your minor child to be able to function, Please try alternatives that are not amphetamines first such as Stratera or Concerta. Just a suggestion from an experienced mom.
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I am a college student at a top university with ADD. I was only diagnosed a few months ago, but this drug has changed my life! I have more energy and because I can pay attention to my classes, I find everything more interesting and I am having less issues waking up and getting to class. My only warning is that it does cause some sleep issues, and it definitely increases your anxiety level.

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I am a college student at a top university with ADD. I was only diagnosed a few months ago, but this drug has changed my life! I have more energy and because I can pay attention to my classes, I find everything more interesting and I am having less issues waking up and getting to class. My only warning is that it does cause some sleep issues, and it definitely increases your anxiety level.
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Reviewer: Jennie, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I take only 5mg per day and it allows me to interact with people in a much more normal way than my typical reactions. I am friendlier, more polite, kinder, etc. More of the positive attributes associated with a "nice" person. I'm not keen on having to look for another medication, though I might have to due to having Dextro taken off druggist shelves.

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I take only 5mg per day and it allows me to interact with people in a much more normal way than my typical reactions. I am friendlier, more polite, kinder, etc. More of the positive attributes associated with a "nice" person. I'm not keen on having to look for another medication, though I might have to due to having Dextro taken off druggist shelves.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have been on dextroamphetamine and at first I was like it is working but now for the past week I have not been really sleeping at night and I am on a sleeping aid and I also at night I get really hungry and I have gained some of my weight that I have worked so hard to lose back. My mind is still racing a lot and I can not stand it. Called the doctor and the doctor is not in till Tuesday. Some ... Show Full Comment

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I have been on dextroamphetamine and at first I was like it is working but now for the past week I have not been really sleeping at night and I am on a sleeping aid and I also at night I get really hungry and I have gained some of my weight that I have worked so hard to lose back. My mind is still racing a lot and I can not stand it. Called the doctor and the doctor is not in till Tuesday. Something needs to be done. I am so unhappy with this drug. But I have to go with what my insurance will pay for?
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Reviewer: Ole man quiet river, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I have been this drug for 26 years. I am 76 now, and with the shortage due to Barr labs error with Adderall, cannot get it for a month. I can try to be focused, and only experience has kept me in it. From my school days til I was 55, when I started, my life was lousy, I was overweight, quick tempered, and blew through 2 marriages, messed up 4 kids who had it,also. My wife saw a program on ADHD, ca ... Show Full Comment

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I have been this drug for 26 years. I am 76 now, and with the shortage due to Barr labs error with Adderall, cannot get it for a month. I can try to be focused, and only experience has kept me in it. From my school days til I was 55, when I started, my life was lousy, I was overweight, quick tempered, and blew through 2 marriages, messed up 4 kids who had it,also. My wife saw a program on ADHD, called me in to see it. That was me! I was tested, and tried all the popular drugs until I got Dextrostat. Wow, what a cheange! My wife could tell if I forgot my meds inanhour. I am trying to find a replacement, as Barr says they are having trouble with supplies. The whole shortage is due to the Adderall users getting dextrostst(Now a generic)and staying on it. I was given Adderall, and ended up with headaches and a spike in my BP, almost 190/90. I am experiencing some headaches and increase in BP, but cannot feel any addition withdrawal. I started out with 5 mg/day and have increased it in 3-4 year intervals to the 35 mg I take today. I can tell when it is not working well when I can't sleep. I refuse to take the popular sleep drugs, as the side effects scare me. Come on Barr labs, A/K/A Tela labs from Israel, get busy!
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