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Medication advice is difficult to give because everyone is different. There is no way to tell how you will react to one medication or dosage because you are a unique individual.
But I can tell you that suddenly doubling your dose is a very bad idea, especially without consulting your doctor first. Personally, I would not double my Vyvanse even if my doctor told me to. It’s stronger than it appears to be and its easy to overshoot and end up taking too much, which might actually be what happened to you. Sometimes when it seems like a medication isn’t working as well as it should it’s because you need less, not more. It could also be hazardous to your health, as it can increase your blood pressure and heart rate, or cause other side effects.
It sounds like you were thinking if you double your dose you will have double the energy and concentration. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way, especially when you ADHD. Your brain is wired differently and responds differently to stimulants. Simply put, overdoing it is more likely to put you to sleep than keep you going.
I can’t comment on the confidentiality issue because I don’t work for Totally ADD. But keep in mind that Vyvanse is a controlled substance, so if you run out before it’s time to refill, you’re out of luck, at least as far as getting it from your pharmacy goes. You should also keep in mind that it is a very toxic substance that is really not too good for your health at high doses over time. What you want to look for is your “therapeutic window”, the minimum dose needed to give you the benefits of the medication without any harmful affects.
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