Dexedrine and Sleep | ADHD Information

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Does anyone have any suggestions for improving sleep whilst taking dexedrine? I find that it keeps me awake until the wee small hours of the morning and when I do finally get to sleep, it's not for long.

Currently I am taking 15mg per day in three doses of 5mg. One day I tried just one 5mg tablet first thing in the morning, but that still kept me wide awake at night. Clint38893.6563773148

How long have you been on the dexedrine Clint?  I've been on a year and a half and after an initial breaking in of about 3 months I've had little trouble.  Consider also I am on rotating shifts around the clock and you can see that it causes little concern.

I must admit I started on the spansules (extended release) and never tried the short release. I find that the 6 to 9 hour duration means I can take one or two doses a day and get all-day coverage.  For a day shift (7AM to 3PM) I take the first dose about 5AM and the second at 11AM when I get my second coffee break.  This gives me 12 complete hours plus it lingers until I wind down later in the afternoon.

Big thing - keep the last dose as far from sleep as possible.  If you aren't in a job that requires physical work and don't do exercise then it may be you are feeling a high metabolism kicking in with no release.  Maybe try a long walk before sleep or going to a gym?  I find that I sweat out most of the meds before sleep and that it very rarely has any left over.