Anyone else here on Dexedrine? | ADHD Information

What dose are you taking? I take 10mg in the morning and then 10 in the afternoon and so far so good.

Any weird side effects I should know about? Is my dose high or in the low range? I've noticed my appetite is completely gone, I had to force myself to eat. Does your appetite usually come back after time?

I've noticed when the dose wears off I just feel sleepy, like I need a nap. I'm assuming it is when the med is wearing off because that happened today after about 4 or so hours.

What is everyone else's experience with Dexedrine? Just curious! :o)

 

I have been on Dexedrine for several years (not sure exactly how long)In the past year my dose was upped to 20 mg. twice a day. I have limited interest in eating. I also take Wellbutrin twice a day (& Zoloft once daily)Everyday I say I have to eat to take my pills. If I didn't have that to deal with I wonder how frequently I'd eat. In conjunction with the appetite thing, I have 3 other experiences:
- I need to eat but nothing appeals to me
- I eat all the foods that need little or no preparation 1st
- I will think about"starting supper"for a couple of hours before I can tear myself away from what I'm doing to go start it.
As far as the Dexedrine, I had an experience last year that I'd like to share. It had a huge impact on me. I misplaced my pills soon after I had them filled, & since it is a controlled substance I had to wait until the full 30 days were up to refill them again. Having been off the Dexedrine that long, once I got back on them it was like starting from scratch. So, I experienced 4-6 weeks without the Dexedrine. I was absolutely stunned by the difference in my ability to function. I repeatedly said: I don't know how I ever got anything done before I was on the Dexedrine. It was like Wow - I had no idea how much it was helping because I am quite scatter-brained at times. (I misplace everything.)Not sure if what you are on is the same as what i'm on that being Dexamphetamaine but i too had the lose of apitite it has come back a lot but i don't eat anywhere near as much as i used to. I to find it hard to cook, if it is just me that is eating in fact i usualy don't bother. Sleep was another thing i had troule with at first. that to has setteled down a lot. hope this helps