Anxiety on AM dose IR Dex

Medication

I was prescribed Dextroamphetamine IR 10mg 2-3x day 4 or 5 years ago and it worked GREAT. I was also given Klonopin as needed and an MMJ for my severe anxiety. Then I lost my insurance and couldn’t really afford to go back, so I weaned myself off. I was off meds for about 2-2.5 years.

I kept ruining my life so I finally went back last week! We restarted everything and also added Propranolol ER at night. First few days were perfect! I took off work and played around with the timing for 4 days. I returned to work yesterday. Both then and today I’ve struggled with my first dose of the day. I take it about an hour before I go in. I feel anxiety, air hunger, and generally uncomfortable. It goes away after about 2ish hours, then the anxiety comes back around hour 5. My mid-day and afternoon doses feel fine for me!

I don’t see my psych until next month, but I’m thinking about just cutting my AM dose in half to 5mg? I don’t know if this has happened to anyone else and I’m just “adjusting” and should give it more time.

Posted May 13, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC

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