Re: Vyvanse

[Anonymous]

I’ve been on Vyvanse for about a year and a half now, I believe. I love it. Before it I took Concerta, which worked very well for quite a while, but eventually, the highest dose still wasn’t enough. I take 70mg of Vyvanse now and it lasts me throughout the “plateau” of the day. On the decline (around 3:00, if I take my Vyvanse at around 8-9:00am), I take 10mg of Adderall to both steady the fall and to keep me going through the rest of the day.

One definite pro of Vyvanse is that the fall from it is not NEARLY as drastic as the fall from Concerta/Ritalin (which is what I was on before). I experience much less dramatic melt-downs or crashes than I used to on Concerta, which has made quite a positive difference in my self-esteem and mood swings towards the end of the day.

One con I have with Vyvanse is that I sometimes experience slight nausea, usually associated with a mild anxiety. This usually occurs as the medicine is “kicking in.” Once I am up and working or moving, the anxiety usually goes away. I seem to notice a slight increased in heart rate due to the anxiety as well.

The appetite suppressant effect of this medication can be both a pro and a con. It is a pro by preventing me from eating everything in sight, as I do when I’m not on my medication (most likely due to restlessness and impulsivity by not thinking before eating). When I was off my medication during a semi-short break, I gained around 4 lbs, and I am losing it again now that I’m back on my medication. This effect is also a con, though, in that it is very difficult to eat during the day. I don’t have much of an appetite when I wake up and usually (regrettably) skip breakfast. I am left with no appetite for lunch and sometimes no appetite all through dinnertime. I can’t tell if I’m hungry until my stomach growls, and when it does, I can barely get myself to eat anything. It’s also pretty awkward when you’re with friends and you’re the only one that doesn’t eat and just sits there doing nothing.

All in all, though, I am extremely pleased with Vyvanse and Adderall.

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