Anyone else taking *prescribed* Dexedrine? - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

practiceliving · 10-26-2007, 05:37 PM

Is anyone else on this drug? It's normally prescribed for ADHD and narcolepsy.

I'm taking it to manage persistent fatigue that my doctor and I can't explain. I am not taking it every day, but take 10mg about 4-5 days a week.

It's amazing what it's doing for my fatigue, but I'm curious about some of the side effects. It is *killing* my appetite, which I am surprisingly NOT happy about - I know I'm not eating enough GOOD food (veggies, etc) because I am not hungry enough and don't like forcing myself to eat when not hungry. I am more fidget-y, too. My skin has dried out a lot, as well, which I don't understand!

Anyone else taking this drug? What is your experience with it? I would only like to hear from people who are taking (or have taken) this drug under the care of a health care practitioner, please!!

hellosizesix · 10-26-2007, 10:14 PM

Hi! I've been on Dexedrine for a couple of years now, prescribed by my doctor for the supposed treatment of my Dysautonomia (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome). I am currently trying to get off of it though, because it has never done much of anything positive for me. Large doses DO kill the appetite, and when I take it I am extremely on edge and irritable. I find myself moody, flushed, and just generally uncomfortable. It's supposed to raise your blood pressure.
I didn't realize that dry skin is a side effect, and I am so glad that you mentioned it! My skin is very, very dry.
If you're not happy with being on it after trying it for a few weeks, I'm sure there is a better choice out there for you.

SoulBliss · 10-26-2007, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by practiceliving

I would only like to hear from people who are taking this drug under the care of a health care practitioner, please!!

Does that mean you don't want any comments at all unless the poster is currently taking the drug? I have much to share about it, but am not taking it at this time.

practiceliving · 10-27-2007, 03:00 PM

SoulBliss, I'm happy to hear from people who've been on it in the past... my concern is that I don't want to hear from people who were taking it without medical supervision. I know it's a highly abused drug, and I don't want to hear about or condone mis-use of it, y'know?