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Post by bluegray87 on Feb 21, 2017 21:57:20 GMT
Hi all, new to forum so bare with me. I was diagnosed ADHD in November 2015 after many non working years of anti depressants, anyways I was prescribed Strattera from 20mg up to my current 80mg dosage. I have found that this never helped with my innattentivity and also impulsivity so my Psychiatrist has prescribed Amfexa (dexamphetmine) 30mg alongside my Strattera to see if this helps. Anyways since I began taking this my personality has taken a nosedive and I have no get up and go whatsoever after taking this, I may add that I currently take Deporkote 250mg three times daily for Bipolar Disorder. Has anybody else had side effects like this? I feel like a wide eyed zombie as I don't communicate at all and my anxiety levels are through the roof to the point I avoid public places as I feel everybody is looking at me. I am more forgetful on the meds and also I cant stand still and need to never doing something or I get agitated, there isn't only so many times you can hoover and mop before running out of mess, even with 2 toddlers. Any help or advice would be gratefully accepted
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Post by Jakob on Apr 1, 2017 16:04:29 GMT
You know it's interesting that you say that you are experiencing these effects on the Amfexa brand, I have been on Dexedrine for 2 months exclusively on the Auden McKensie brand of Dexamphetamine, and while keeping the same dosage schedule have been given the Amfexa brand. I am having a horrible time with them, dramatically different experience from Audens version, before I was sceptical of reports that people respond to brands differently but now I can sympathise with them entirely. Unfortunately, in the UK we don't have much variety when it comes to dex brands, only Auden Mckenzie, Flynn Pharma(Amfexa) and Martindale Pharma(oral Solution). I was lucky enough to try Audens version first because I must say if Amfexa was my first experience then I probably would have been done with this very effective medicine. Rest assured I will be pleading "Anything but Amfexa" to my doctor when he writes my next script. Speaking of your specific effects I too can relate to the anxiety and the derealisation specifically, my memory is also worse and I act as if I have RLS (I normally jig my leg due to ADHD but never like this), whereas on Auden's version I had a very calming effect while being present at that time. Speaking from a subjective point of view something just feels "off" with Amfexa though I cannot quite put my finger on it specifically, and apparently I am not alone in this... According to www.mijnmedicijn.nl/If you search Amfexa specifically it has a 22% approval rating compared to 71% for generic Dexamphetamine on the very same website. (The two links below require google translate or Dutch language capabilities) www.mijnmedicijn.nl/adhd-psychostimulantia/amfexa www.mijnmedicijn.nl/adhd-psychostimulantia/dexamfetamineNow I know Amfexa is relatively new so reports are slim, but my initial reaction is this seems too significant to be discounted at least, especially considering that most of the negative reviews for Amfexa specifically refer to it as inferior to previous compunds they have had experience with. As for any differences in the formulations themelves, from the EMC website (https://www.mijnmedicijn.nl/adhd-psychostimulantia/dexamfetamine): Auden Mckenzie Contains:Stearic acid Acacia powder Lactose Paraffin, Light Liquid Maize starch Sucrose Purified talc Purified water Amfexa Contains:Isomalt (E953) Crospovidone Magnesium stearate We can see that not one ingredient is present in both formulations (save dex obviously). As for the reason I wrote all of this, I am hoping someone might explain why the effects of each are soo different and of course if anyone is starting out on Amfexa and is having a bad experience, please don't disregard Dex as a potentially useful medication...please try another first (Auden Mckensie is the only alternative in the UK). Anyways Bluegray87, I know it's been a few months but I am interested how you are and I hope you are in a better situation than when you created this thread. Kind Regards, Jakob
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Post by bluegray87 on Apr 2, 2017 1:04:06 GMT
I took amfexa for 2 weeks before contacting my consultant and asking why my dosage was so high to begin with as I am also taking 80mg of strattera, the outcome was that my G.P surgery had totally messed my script up as I was meant to be given lisdexamfetamine not Dexamphetamine! The doctor called me in to apologise as the mix up had a serious affect on my life for them 2 weeks as I couldn't leave the house due to paranoia and anxiety. I would steer clear of I.R amphetamine if you already have anxiety issues and give Lisdexamfetamine a go. My concentration has improved and I am more focused, only downfall is the crash when it wears off and also the anger issues I tend to have due to what I think is a come down due to the time frame between the wearing off and next dose. Once the correct dosage is found I do believe that this medication will help me with my ADHD
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Post by Sparklingjosie on Jul 19, 2017 11:40:20 GMT
I have been taking dexamfetamine auden mckenzie for 4 years for narcolepsy, it really helps, there was a problem getting this month and they gave me amfexa, it is completely different effect, I feel like I can't do anything, like a zombie, I feel tired and uncoordinated, I wonder why this tablet is so different... Its horrible
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Post by smc0 on Jul 21, 2017 3:05:08 GMT
OH my god seriously I've also had side effects from Amfexa. It took me two weeks before I realized these side effects started the day of Amfexa. I thought I was crazy for thinking it's the brand. WTF is wrong with Amfexa?
I'm going to make sure I get the regular "dexamfetamine sulfate" ones next time.
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Post by smc0 on Jul 21, 2017 3:07:30 GMT
You know it's interesting that you say that you are experiencing these effects on the Amfexa brand, I have been on Dexedrine for 2 months exclusively on the Auden McKensie brand of Dexamphetamine, and while keeping the same dosage schedule have been given the Amfexa brand. I am having a horrible time with them, dramatically different experience from Audens version, before I was sceptical of reports that people respond to brands differently but now I can sympathise with them entirely. Unfortunately, in the UK we don't have much variety when it comes to dex brands, only Auden Mckenzie, Flynn Pharma(Amfexa) and Martindale Pharma(oral Solution). I was lucky enough to try Audens version first because I must say if Amfexa was my first experience then I probably would have been done with this very effective medicine. Rest assured I will be pleading "Anything but Amfexa" to my doctor when he writes my next script. Speaking of your specific effects I too can relate to the anxiety and the derealisation specifically, my memory is also worse and I act as if I have RLS (I normally jig my leg due to ADHD but never like this), whereas on Auden's version I had a very calming effect while being present at that time. Speaking from a subjective point of view something just feels "off" with Amfexa though I cannot quite put my finger on it specifically, and apparently I am not alone in this... According to www.mijnmedicijn.nl/If you search Amfexa specifically it has a 22% approval rating compared to 71% for generic Dexamphetamine on the very same website. (The two links below require google translate or Dutch language capabilities) www.mijnmedicijn.nl/adhd-psychostimulantia/amfexa www.mijnmedicijn.nl/adhd-psychostimulantia/dexamfetamineNow I know Amfexa is relatively new so reports are slim, but my initial reaction is this seems too significant to be discounted at least, especially considering that most of the negative reviews for Amfexa specifically refer to it as inferior to previous compunds they have had experience with. As for any differences in the formulations themelves, from the EMC website (https://www.mijnmedicijn.nl/adhd-psychostimulantia/dexamfetamine): Auden Mckenzie Contains:Stearic acid Acacia powder Lactose Paraffin, Light Liquid Maize starch Sucrose Purified talc Purified water Amfexa Contains:Isomalt (E953) Crospovidone Magnesium stearate We can see that not one ingredient is present in both formulations (save dex obviously). As for the reason I wrote all of this, I am hoping someone might explain why the effects of each are soo different and of course if anyone is starting out on Amfexa and is having a bad experience, please don't disregard Dex as a potentially useful medication...please try another first (Auden Mckensie is the only alternative in the UK). Anyways Bluegray87, I know it's been a few months but I am interested how you are and I hope you are in a better situation than when you created this thread. Kind Regards, Jakob ----- OH my god seriously I've also had side effects from Amfexa. It took me two weeks before I realized these side effects started the day of Amfexa. I thought I was crazy for thinking it's the brand. WTF is wrong with Amfexa? I'm going to make sure I get the regular "dexamfetamine sulfate" ones next time.
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Post by curlylucy on Jul 25, 2017 12:40:16 GMT
Hi there
I decided to try and get in touch with Auden Mckenzie directly to find out if they were still manufacturing Dexamfetamine, I tried the email on their website and it was undelivered, and then somewhere I spotted that they have been bought by another company, so I tried them. I actually got a response, the contents are below...
Basically, the product is now owned by Teva, and he suggested that I let Flynn Pharma know that Amfexa is not as effective, which seems like a good plan.
Just thought I would share so anyone else experiencing this can do the same.
Thank you for your enquiry regarding the availability of Dexamfetamine 5mg tablets.
This product is now owned by Teva and therefore for an answer to your query if you contact their customer services department on 0800 590 502 or alternatively send them an email to general.enquiries@tevauk.com they should be able to help you.
Additionally you mentioned that you felt that the Amfexa tablets were not as effective as the mentioned Dexamfetamine tablets above. Companies are very keen to monitor their products and therefore if I could ask you to contact Flynn Pharma limited on 01438 727 822 or send them an email to medinfo@flynnpharma.com and inform them about your view that the Amfexa tablets do not seem as effective. Additionally if you have experienced any side effect as a result please let them know.
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Post by curlylucy on Jul 27, 2017 8:01:22 GMT
I've just had a reply from Teva, they are now making Dexamphetamine sulphate (same version as the Auden Makenzie version and it should be back in pharmacies next week!
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Post by heyho123 on Jul 27, 2017 20:37:51 GMT
I've just had a reply from Teva, they are now making Dexamphetamine sulphate (same version as the Auden Makenzie version and it should be back in pharmacies next week! That's great news, thanks Lucy. I thought I was going crazy and there's no way it would be the brand, but it seems like it is. And I wish I'd read your post earlier as I literally JUST filled my prescription for two months. I thought this pharmacy would have the non-amfexa brand so I went to them even though they're more expensive, and here I am with two packs of amfexa I know I should have asked but I'd have felt so awkward to outright ask for a specific brand, especially for a controlled drug.
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Post by heyho123 on Jul 27, 2017 20:40:58 GMT
FTR from my very first day of amfexa I had tightness, pins and needles in my arms, and coldness in my arms/legs. Horrible symptoms. It hasn't happened since I started taking 1/4 pill every few hours instead, but it's super inconvenient and less effective regardless.
I really hope the Teva version is just like the Auden Mckenzie brand. Is it literally just a change of hands of the same product, same factories etc?
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Post by curlylucy on Aug 2, 2017 12:38:12 GMT
Hi there
I did find a product leaflet online that had the manufacturer as Teva, and the product ingredients were exactly the same as the Auden Mckenzie version, so it should be exactly the same. I can't seem to find the link to the leaflet now, I was doing lots of searching at the time, and can't remember the exact search that found it. I'm due to get a repeat prescription soon and will be able to see what I get then.
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Post by heyho123 on Sept 5, 2017 17:42:15 GMT
Hi there I did find a product leaflet online that had the manufacturer as Teva, and the product ingredients were exactly the same as the Auden Mckenzie version, so it should be exactly the same. I can't seem to find the link to the leaflet now, I was doing lots of searching at the time, and can't remember the exact search that found it. I'm due to get a repeat prescription soon and will be able to see what I get then. I was just lucky enough to receive Auden Mckenzie brand dexamfetamine sulfate today. Old stock perhaps? Or maybe it's back?
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Post by curlylucy on Sept 13, 2017 7:04:58 GMT
Hi there, I just got my prescription refilled and it says Auden Mckenzie all over it, but when I looked at the leaflet it say manufacturer Tiofarma BV. I can't remember what the label said on the previous ones. Anyway, it has the same ingredients as the AM version so I think we are safe! ;-)
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Post by Lizzy68 on Oct 20, 2017 1:12:09 GMT
Amfexa is the worst I have Narcolepsy and have taken the Auden McKenzie version for 20 years. Three days ago my repeat prescription was filled and I got Amfexa instead. I literally can not stay awake!! I have never felt so zoned out since I was diagnosed. I know it should have the same effect. But seriously I fell asleep holding a scolding hot cup of tea. I’d taken twice as many as I normally need and they literally are not working!! I’ve got pins and needles almost constantly, my hands and feet are so cold that I have got a burn on my foot from holding too close to the fire. I have just asked others on the Narcolepsy site I’ve they had similar issues and yep seems Amfexa don’t seem to be anywhere near as effective!
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Post by Sleeping beauty on Oct 24, 2017 0:16:22 GMT
Amfexa nearly got me arrested!!! I have Narcolepsy and have been on Dexedrine for 20+ years, using Auden Mckensie brand for as long as I can remember. In May, my Pharmacist hands me the Amfexa brand & said my normal brand was out of stock so he was sent Amfexa but it was dexamfetamine, which it clearly said on the box. So off I went without even thinking to check & nor did the Pharmacist (he was mortified when I rang him a week later and informed him of my news). I felt odd from the get go but thought it was because I had missed a few days. I felt like I walking on clouds & not quite with it. That weekend I was going to a music gig that I had been going to for last 7 years but was 1st year I was making my way there alone to meet friends inside (doubt I will ever go anywhere like that alone again) I had a miniature bottle of vodka (minibar freebie) which I put in bottle of 7 up to drink on way, get to entrance, long queues, get near the front & all of a sudden I'm surrounded by bouncers dragged to side & told they had seen me hiding drugs then basically searched from top to bottom, all my bag tipped out, shoes and socks taken off & searched, then made to get my breasts out so they could search my bra in full view of the crowd waiting to go in. By now I am in tears and distraught but getting very angry that it took all my might not to have a Cataplexy attack (still don't know how I stay upright) they find nothing, the manager is now there & reckons it was because I was acting oddly, ie kept looking around, was fiddling with my bra, pockets and shoelaces in the Q & was really drunk. By now I'm a crazy woman screaming for the police as they still refusing to let me in (I paid £80) in the end some people in the Q start sticking up for me causing a scene, that in the end, they let me in. Once I get to my friends inside I'm in tears shaking then see my purse has gone (more tears) that I had to lie down on mates blanket & go to sleep (mates said they had never seen me in that state ever) when I wake, everywhere I go there is a bouncer lurking near me!! At the end, I'm approached by bouncers to be barred next year due to odd behaviour & told I was lucky not to be nicked!! I get home go to Amfexa box, pull out side effects, low and behold it says NO ALCOHOL OR ANY FOOD WITH ALCOHOL I check Auden Mckensie box (even though I know it inside out) no mention of alcohol! The rest of the boxes I had were given back asap to my poor Pharmacist. Works out at that time they were not licenced for Adult Narcoleptics. I don't know if there are now, I don't care as I will never take that brand if it was the only one left in the world. Glad to say my Sleep Prof gave me what stock the hospital had of Auden Mckensie to keep me going few a few weeks & since the start of Aug had no problems getting them from my Pharmacist. The lesson my Pharmacist & I have learnt is read the inside when given a new brand, no matter what it says on the outside
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Post by magick777 on Dec 2, 2017 3:31:20 GMT
Just to add my two penn'orth, I was a little surprised to come across this thread; I've been more satisfied with Amfexa (for ADHD) than with the generic formulation and am / have been minded to ask them to prescribe that. But, I base that on a different criterion, not necessarily incompatible with some of the findings here; I wonder if anyone else has found likewise. With Amfexa, I get a much faster onset of symptom relief (~5 min. fasted, 20 min. with food) than I do with the generics from Auden McKenzie (20-30 min. fasted, 30-60 min. with food). I experienced this as a substantial advantage, in terms of ADHD relief, because I could use it in reaction to a phone call or on arrival at a meeting and the results would be near instantaneous. By chance, or by a GP whose attitude was "my ignorance is better than your knowledge" and insisted on prescribing by the 28 days, I got switched back unexpectedly to the Auden McKenzie version (which is what I'd started out on, finding it effective enough then) and I was not happy at all; they might as well have been sugar pills, at least until some long while post ingestion. They certainly weren't; on one occasion I managed to take a double dose by honest accident, believing I hadn't already taken a dose for the apparent lack of activity at 20-30min. (I don't recommend it, for the record.) This made sense based on the ingredients; crospovidone is a dispersant, helping the tablet to break apart. It would seem to have more business being in my dexamfetamine tablet than paraffin, starch, talc, stearic acid, acacia et al. So, on the face of it, I much preferred Amfexa. I still do, I think. But, this thread is thought-provoking. I had been prescribed 15mg qds, with agreement from the prescriber that I could use 20mg tds if preferred, the bottom line being the same. Unsurprisingly, 20mg was preferred more often than not. But so was four doses a day, so I took a tolerance break (2 or 3 weeks, not much fun) until 15mg doses worked... sort of... for about a week... and back to 20mg. This is all with Amfexa. To an extent, I've not been exactly surprised by an inclination to re-dose at shorter intervals (we all know what stimulants are...) and didn't give much consideration to the brand and formulation in this respect. The idea of reverting to something so subjectively inferior that I can end up double-dosing by accident is quite unappealing. All the same, when I first took dexamfetamine (5mg, Auden McKenzie) and scrutinised it in full-blown "trip report" mode (at this point I may as well mention Asperger's, sensory sensitivity, and GAD), the time to baseline was 7 hours, of which (up to) the first four hours was clinically relevant. Thinking about it, I reckon I re-dosed at about 4h intervals with the generic dexamfetamine, whereas with Amfexa that's more like 3 hours to maintain optimum symptom coverage, and at ~5h it's dead in the water. I've fairly much learned to work around that by accepting that symptom control through my typical ~18h day isn't going to happen, and effectively using it pro re nata when something warrants it, and putting up with it otherwise. This is not an entirely happy compromise; I have been minded to push for 20mg qds and would have an honest (and observable) case for it, too, but I still don't imagine that it will be very popular. So, this all gets more interesting/complicated/FUBAR. I suspect that the same daily dose of the Teva/Auden McKenzie product would produce a lesser effect size, more slowly and for longer, which, at first glance, appears relative to my needs as a lose/lose scenario; I would anticipate greater persistence of appetite suppression through meal times, and greater risk for insomnia absent an offensively regimented dosing schedule (which would go out the window in no time; the subjective cost of living by alarms for this and bells for that is not one that I would welcome). I can quite imagine, for those treating narcolepsy, that what to me is an annoyance would be a disaster. Any comments / thoughts invited. AlcoholTo the last poster, regarding the concern about alcohol... the SPC for Amfexa says "Alcohol may exacerbate the CNS adverse reactions of psychoactive medicinal products, including dexamfetamine. It is therefore advisable for patients to abstain from alcohol during treatment.", but this is not quite the screaming warning that you cite. The bold, screaming warning (at least now my local pharmacy no longer prints it in bold block capitals) that reads "May cause drowsiness. If affected do not operate machinery or drive. Avoid alcoholic drink.", this last worded as a direct imperative, is plastered indiscriminately on almost all psychotropic medications in the UK by executive order, a consequence of the drug driving legislation. Whilst in principle I support that legislation, dumb warnings of this latter sort are a disservice to patients and an unnecessary barrier either to ADHD treatment, or to the moderate enjoyment of alcohol where appropriate. I was first mortified, then infuriated to discover this warning; I had read the (generic) PIL in its entirety, which made no mention of avoiding alcohol, and my psychiatrist and I had discussed my (fairly modest) consumption of alcohol with no concern on his part; my pharmacist had made the proper enquiries about any potential interactions and likewise had no advice to offer about avoiding alcohol. So, a couple of weeks in, I had half a bottle of Rioja with my dinner; only then did my eyes alight on the screaming bold "AVOID ALCOHOLIC DRINK.". Momentarily, I really felt quite upset; I had been scrupulously careful to do everything by the book, and now I had screwed up. How could an intelligent person blithely ignore the pharmacy label? Déjà vu, as it turned out. The identical wording was to be found on a box of quetiapine (probably the most sedating of the atypical anti-psychotics) and a quick phone call to a friend confirmed that it could also be found on zopiclone (hypnotic) and mirtazapine (anti-depressant). I was furious. My pharmacist is an intelligent, erudite professional and I should be able to put faith in his instructions without these being confounded by some Home Office functionary. I voiced my indignance to my psychiatrist, who affirmed that half a bottle of Rioja with my paella seemed reasonable enough to him, and to an accompanying psychologist, who mused that there could be people taking that instruction literally and avoiding moderate social drinking because of their ADHD medication where it might be no bad thing. With all the usual disclaimers (I am not a doctor; this is not medical advice and does not substitute for it, your mileage may vary, past performance is not necessarily a guide to the future, you may not get back the full capital invested and in this case, you probably wouldn't want to...) I looked into it a little further. I don't positively advise drinking, but, a quick search of PubMed turned up a few late 1970s articles suggesting species-dependent prolongation of d-amp metabolism in rodents. Precious few studies could I find in humans, but (hot off the press), readers may be interested in the findings of Newcorn et al., " A Randomized Phase I Study to Assess the Effect of Alcohol on the Pharmacokinetics of an Extended-release Orally Disintegrating Tablet Formulation of Amphetamine in Healthy Adults." which didn't find a lot of difference in the pharmacokinetics. Those planning to enjoy a drink after all should, of course, be mindful of the advice of drug harm reduction forums, one of which reminds us that "Drinking on stimulants is risky because the sedative effects of the alcohol are reduced, and these are what the body uses to gauge drunkenness. This typically leads to excessive drinking with greatly reduced inhibitions, high risk of liver damage and increased dehydration. They will also allow you to drink past a point where you might normally pass out, increasing the risk. If you do decide to do this then you should set a limit of how much you will drink each hour and stick to it, bearing in mind that you will feel the alcohol and the stimulant less. Extended release formulations may severely impede sleep, further worsening the hangover." (source: drugs.tripsit.me/amphetamine) but this cautions against indiscriminate use (a caution valid of alcohol and amphetamines jointly and severally) not towards puritanical abstinence. The language of the SPC is reasonable enough; the SPC for Amfexa is more complete and generally less scare-mongery than the generic SPC because it sources data from, and satisfies the requirements of, several different European countries. Just to further confound the issue, I note with dismay that the MHRA has approved as 'bioequivalent' a substantively inferior generic formulation. I'm aware that the specifications allow pharmacokinetic parameters within 80% to 125% of the reference product, and doubt that many could discern the variance in a 5% lower C max (dietary variance could achieve that), but, a product that provides an AUC 0-t of just 89.25% of the reference product will be noticeably unacceptable to anyone who has need of it in the first place. I think it may be a good idea to make a point of asking for consistency and asking that it be written into shared care protocols, otherwise there will be a lot more victims of such pharmaceutical fraud.
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Post by what? on Jul 20, 2018 21:21:01 GMT
So weird because to me it's the opposite lol , the Auden Mckenzie brand were sugar pills ... I've been on Amfexa for years and never had a problem (apart from toilet issues due to the isomalt in them) I take 20mg three times a day btw
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Post by Suzyjh on Aug 29, 2019 15:56:25 GMT
Hi there I decided to try and get in touch with Auden Mckenzie directly to find out if they were still manufacturing Dexamfetamine, I tried the email on their website and it was undelivered, and then somewhere I spotted that they have been bought by another company, so I tried them. I actually got a response, the contents are below... Basically, the product is now owned by Teva, and he suggested that I let Flynn Pharma know that Amfexa is not as effective, which seems like a good plan. Just thought I would share so anyone else experiencing this can do the same. Thank you for your enquiry regarding the availability of Dexamfetamine 5mg tablets. This product is now owned by Teva and therefore for an answer to your query if you contact their customer services department on 0800 590 502 or alternatively send them an email to general.enquiries@tevauk.com they should be able to help you. Additionally you mentioned that you felt that the Amfexa tablets were not as effective as the mentioned Dexamfetamine tablets above. Companies are very keen to monitor their products and therefore if I could ask you to contact Flynn Pharma limited on 01438 727 822 or send them an email to medinfo@flynnpharma.com and inform them about your view that the Amfexa tablets do not seem as effective. Additionally if you have experienced any side effect as a result please let them know.
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Post by Scoty on Jun 7, 2020 17:48:56 GMT
Amfexa made me into a freak. I became so unwell but also so addicted. I had red flushed skin, rashes, breathing problems, couldn't urinate from anxiety, paranoid, memory loss, dizziness, receptive to everything even more, jumpy, noises and sounds louder brighter, ocd for everything, depersonalisation, isolating, social distancing.. I got diagnosed with autism also but now wonder if it was the amfexa. I am now homeless living in my car as they made me into a right weiddo and neighbours picked up on it and started tormenting me. Since on 5mg generic there so much better but don't do 10mg or 20mg in it just amfexa and the trouble I have had trying to gety 60mg a dya in 5mg dose has been ridiculous.. Don't do amfexa there something else.. Oh and titintus and nervous beyond belief. Allergies and asthma and I had a full on seizure.. Only realised when they only had the generic ones it was amfexa
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Post by Cardiff guy on Jun 9, 2020 22:04:05 GMT
How do you even get prescribed the stuff I have serve adhd they won't give it to me what did you guys have to say to get them did you have to ask for them?
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Post by Graygar on Jul 5, 2020 17:26:43 GMT
I had this exact same issue. I went private and was prescribed Dexamphetamine 5mg, 6 times a day. I received Auden McKenzie from Tesco's Pharmacy which was hands down, even to this day the best medicine I have been on for ADHD (I'm primarily inattentive). I was transfered back to the NHS under a shared care agreement and received Amfexa.. OMG, what a load of crap, maybe a case of "each to their own" but instead of waking me up and motivating it put me to sleep like I had Narcolepsy. I took a long time to find out how to get around this but unfortunately I was put on Vyvase/Elvanse 70mg. As this was a pro drug and I have a dodgy liver I don't metabolize enough and so my effects last long into the night.. Although it does an okay job I do get side effects like Muscle Cramps. When researching I found out that Amfexa is just a new branded formula of Dexamphetamine (junk at that), all the others Teva, Auden McKenzie, etc are a generic version of Dexedrine. Basically if you want to ensure you get the good stuff you need to either specify "do not dispense Amfexa" or make sure you get a multiple of 28 (Auden McKenzie comes in 28's, Amfexa comes in 30's). Here are a couple of links to the wholesalers: www.alliance-healthcare.co.uk/c/journal/view_article_content?groupId=121975&articleId=523607&version=1.2products.tevauk.com/p/dexamfetamine-624You'll see the boxes look the same. Here is the site where it states Auden McKenzie as a Generic version of Dexedrine: don.doctor/shop/generic-dexedrine-10mg/Anyway, I hope this helps some of you out there.. as when I went to the Doctors to go over this they seem perplexed at the issue and couldn't see from their system what version I needed.. Looking at the ingredients, that's any of the 28 tablet pack sizes.. Here are the NHS wholesalers listed with prices.. Some of them don't openly list the tablets like Teva and Alliance Healthcare: bnf.nice.org.uk/medicinal-forms/dexamfetamine-sulfate.htmlall the best!
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Post by graygar on Jul 5, 2020 17:30:29 GMT
I had this exact same issue. I went private and was prescribed Dexamphetamine 5mg, 6 times a day. I received Auden McKenzie from Tesco's Pharmacy which was hands down, even to this day the best medicine I have been on for ADHD (I'm primarily inattentive). I was transfered back to the NHS under a shared care agreement and received Amfexa.. OMG, what a load of crap, maybe a case of "each to their own" but instead of waking me up and motivating it put me to sleep like I had Narcolepsy. I took a long time to find out how to get around this but unfortunately I was put on Vyvase/Elvanse 70mg. As this was a pro drug and I have a dodgy liver I don't metabolize enough and so my effects last long into the night.. Although it does an okay job I do get side effects like Muscle Cramps. When researching I found out that Amfexa is just a new branded formula of Dexamphetamine (junk at that), all the others Teva, Auden McKenzie, etc are a generic version of Dexedrine. Basically if you want to ensure you get the good stuff you need to either specify "do not dispense Amfexa" or make sure you get a multiple of 28 (Auden McKenzie comes in 28's, Amfexa comes in 30's). Here are a couple of links to the wholesalers: www.alliance-healthcare.co.uk/c/journal/view_article_content?groupId=121975&articleId=523607&version=1.2products.tevauk.com/p/dexamfetamine-624You'll see the boxes look the same. Here is the site where it states Auden McKenzie as a Generic version of Dexedrine: don.doctor/shop/generic-dexedrine-10mg/Anyway, I hope this helps some of you out there.. as when I went to the Doctors to go over this they seem perplexed at the issue and couldn't see from their system what version I needed.. Looking at the ingredients, that's any of the 28 tablet pack sizes.. Here are the NHS wholesalers listed with prices.. Some of them don't openly list the tablets like Teva and Alliance Healthcare: bnf.nice.org.uk/medicinal-forms/dexamfetamine-sulfate.htmlall the best!
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