I took Dextroamphetamine for 5 years before I changed to Vyvanse. I had no long term effects that I am aware of or no cardiac symptoms. The only reason that I changed to Vyvanse is because it is longer acting and it allowed me to take less pills to get the same effect.

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For those of you who were on Dextroamphetamine 5mg. Is that the same as dexadrine (brand name)? I was on dexadrine for many years combined with prozac and buspar. The pharmacy's say thay can't get the dexadrine anymore and so now I'm doing terrible and can't seem to get my life back on track. Any suggestions? Thanks, justcatherine

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My grandson who has been on this medication since age 4 in different dosages.. just this past summer stopped taking this medication.. almost cold turkey.. he is exibiting many agressive behaviors. and anger outbursts.. he also is hostile to most people who try to explaine something to him.. he went on vacation to his older sisters house for 5 weeks and they talked about it. and they deceided that he did not need to take it. so now he has been off it almost 100% and I surely can see the difference in his behavior his attitude and his ability to keep on task. he thinks now.. he does not need it. and that there is nothing wrong with him . its the world.. and to start back will take an act of congress.. from what i'm told.. now he has to have a complete medication re-evaluation.. which could take months.. so please if you are on this med. please seek medical advise before going off it on your own.. you will be the one who gets into trouble. and create more problems for youself. his thinking is totally out of reach and without rationalale.. no logic by the way he is 17.. he has been on this med for a long time.. along with others.. for ADHD and ODD.. please seek medical advise on changing or stopping your medications.. others who care about you will be on the end of your mood swings.. and behaviors too. please think about it..

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The dexedrine works with the same brain chemicals as Vyvanse. I just switched to Vyvanse because it is only 1 pill a day. The doctor said that it is so much like dexedrine that he was comfortable switching me over. Ask you psych. doc about that one. It sure works for me.

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Dexedrine is not a med that needs to be weaned away. It is only in the system for 6-8 hours, so in reality, one is unmedicated for a portion of every day. My 12 year old son has been on dexedrine for almost a year, and has never taken it on weekends or school vacations and has no anger, agression or other problems when off the med.

Perhaps the outbursts that thegrammie's grandson are more due to his unmedicated state, not due to withdrawal from dexedrine.

Of course, one should always consult your doctor before stopping a med, but my son's pediatrician is well aware that he does not take his stimulant when he is not in school. In my son's case, he has ADHD inattentive, and at his age, he doesn't need to focus after school unless he has lots of homework, and if that happens, we have fast acting ritalin for focus short term for focus.

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