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Re: Why am I so TIRED?

Re: Why am I so TIRED?2012-10-26T19:40:33+00:00

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Vyvanse is lisdexamfetamine. Maybe similar to adderall (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine). However, maybe there is something with the “lis” part of the equation that makes Vyvanse work better for you than Adderall. Who knows?

I have a similar problem with ritalyn. Puts me right to sleep. With either drug, adderall or ritalyn, I can’t say there is ever a “stimulated” feeling. I assumed that was because I actually have adhd, and it’s just bringing me to normal, not stimulating me. It clears the fog, and a painfully tired feeling I get when I don’t have it: Cranky, bitchy, with a heavy head. My whole life I thought THAT was normal. Well, now I know the over-tired ritalyn feeling isn’t right, and the cranky heavy head feeling without meds isn’t right. The adderall seems to work for me, but the ritalyn put me right to sleep. I’m sure that was great for my loved ones, in that I’m not cranky and bitchy while I’m asleep, but it wasn’t a very functional state at all.

Maybe it’s just the wrong med for you. I would definitely call your doc back and tell him this just isn’t working. The small difference in the meds could be the problem. Mom made me call mine when I was complaining about ritalyn. She was right. Always listen to Mom. Mine’s pretty smart, anyway :)

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