Greetings all. I was recently prescribed dexedrine 5mg twice daily.

Before this, I tried atomoxetine, Concerta, and Vyvanse. None of them worked and concerta gave me intolerable side effects as well as atomoxetine.

Today was my 2nd day on Dexedrine, and so far it is working wonderfully.

On day 1, I didn't take food with it and got some mild but still significant side effects (Tremor, subjective feeling of weakness in limbs, and an odd fluttery feeling in my chest. I asked my doctor, nothing of this was serious. If you have side effects though, always inform your doctor) On day 1, I began to do assignments that had been backed up for awhile and that I should've done months ago. I just thought "I need to do this." and then did it. No internal screaming, no hating myself for not doing it, etc etc. I just saw it, and did it. I still did get sidetracked a few times by distractions but I was actually able to force myself to get back to work in spite of this.

Day 2. I took it early in the morning with food and thus far have no side effects. Very big difference with food and without food. I decided I needed to do more of my schoolwork today, and went to start doing it on my desk, but there was an issue! I noticed that my desk, and room in general, were fairly dirty. I didn't like this, but I never really noticed it before.

Within minutes I picked stuff up off the floor and my desk, grabbed a broom, threw stuff out that needed to be thrown out, and then within 10 minutes of deciding I should do it, my room was clean.

Prior to this, I hadn't cleaned my room in years. I'm also just doing my work as I'm meant to. There might be gastrointestinal side effects though, I can't tell if it's my pre-existing condition or the meds. Nothing I can't deal with though.

TLDR: Meds have been a lifesaver for me. Always discuss with your doctor about any medications, never take them without a thorough assessment, but to anyone who's on the fence about them, they can help.