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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR VYVANSE | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 2 | ADD | Insomnia, loss of appetite, irritability, depression, crying spells, out-of-body numb feeling, angry, edgy, fatigued, and clammy. | The first day I took Vyvanse I was happy all day and really chatty which is not my personality to be chatty. Then that night I did not sleep at all! I wasn't even tired. The entire night I felt shaky and high. So I took a day off to recover some sleep the next night. The next day was a Friday and I took it again. Same thing. Not a wink. Then on Monday I took it and got a few hours of sleep but still felt out-of-body and numb. About two weeks later everything went downhill. It made me really angry and on edge. Whenever I was interrupted I got very angry. This was subliminal though. It wasn't until about a week ago that it hit me. Vyvanse is the problem. I never, ever cry and I have done quite a bit lately. Also I have been so fatigued I cannot keep my eyes open two hours after I wake up. Even if I am able to get 8 hours of sleep I still have problems lifting my fingers. Vyvanse for me also wears off quickly. I wake up and take it, become moody, not get any work done, and then it wears off three hours later. I hate this drug and am going to get switched back to adderall at my next appointment in a week. That is unless I can be prescribed some form of "happy thought" medicine. | F | 16 | 2 months 30MG 1X day | 4/29/2011 | 2 | ADHD, Depression, OCD, Anxiety | I just started taking this drug along with nuvagil(?) a few days ago. My psychiatrist immediately took me off of Adderall cold turkey (I was taking 60mg a day) as it was no longer effective and suggested I start taking these drugs instead. The first day I took Nuvagil was awesome, I was awake and motivated. The second day with Vyvanse added, I couldn't do anything. I was exhausted, fatigued, my brain was cloudy and unfocused, I was irritated and hungry constantly as well as very bloated. The second day, same thing. Extreme bloating, agitation, EXTREME fatigue. Foggy feeling in the back of my head and migraine. I couldn't do anything at work. I had to go home immediately afterwards and sleep bc I was so tired. Today is the third day of taking them. Again, extreme fatigue even after about 14 hours of sleep. No focus, no ability to accomplish any one thing. Lack of motivation. Extreme bloating. I called my doc and told the nurse about the side effects I was having as t | I have no idea how to rate this drug really; it's VERY expensive especially if you take other drugs that are name brand. It hasn't helped me at all so far. It's made my life much harder to deal with for the past few days. I'm pretty upset about it and unsatisfied. | F | 30 | 3 days 50 MG 1X day | 4/28/2011 | 2 | ADHD | Dry mouth, loss of weight, mood swings, headache, finger tics, sweating alot, no help in school work at all. | This medecine made my 9yr old daughter have crying spells that lasted hours which is not like her at all. She was always always so tired and begged me to change her medecine. She never would eat looked very thin. The nurse said we needed to increase dose from 20mg once a day to 30mg once a day and it had not improvement.She also told me it made her shake. | F | 9 | 2 months 30mg 1X day | 4/25/2011 | 3 | ADHD | As another person diagnosed late in life, I will say this med has been quite helpful. I returned to college a few years ago only to become a chronic C student. After starting this med, my grades went to solid B's and am more engaged with students and professors alike. My side effects are those of others, a little jittery, a little weight loss, etc. I did discover that physicians in their paranoia are prescribing this drug now to adults. It was originally marketed by the maker to children under 12 years old but doctors have now realized an emerging market of adults to prescribe it for as well. THe merits of the drug are the non addictive qualities as well as the big checks they get from the pharmaceutical companies every month. As someone in their 40's, if I were going to have an addictive personality, it would have surfaced decades ago. | So far, I will accept the occasional headache and stomach disturbances and enjoy the benefits. | M | 45 | 90 days 40 mg 1X day | 4/20/2011 | 5 | ADHD | Dry mouth, difficulty sleeping if taken after noon, nausea if taken on an empty stomach | I started taking this when I started college, and it's helped me a great deal. My grades have gone up, I can stay focused in class, and I can do my job more effectively. The first two weeks I started it I had extreme nausea after taking it, but it went away when I adjusted to it. Having taken it so long, I can tell when it no longer works, and the difference is huge. I would definitely recommend this to someone whose prior ADD/ADHD medications haven't been working | F | 20 | 2 years 70 mg 1X day | 4/12/2011 | 4 | possible add | GOOD: increased focus and ubderstanding during school, huge confidence boost BAD: not hungery, cant sleep and small stomach pains | im a sophmore in high school and ever since i was in the 1st grade i relizedi was have trouble with focus and comprehension. about 6 weeks ago i was unable to focus on the smallest of task. i was also feeling deppressed in class because i was the only one not understanding the material. it was destroying my self-esteem..... one day, while in school, there was a kid selling vyvanse to people who wanted to get "high" i know this is wrong but i bought 1 from him..... i did all the research i could to make sure i would be safe, i took it and my mind slowed down to a speed where i could focus. not only was i focused but i also took pride in my work and stoped halfing things. i have tried to convince my parents to have me tested, but they think its just my excuse for bad grades. i went to my parents and explained what i did the next day. they ended up takeing me to the doctors mainly cause my mom thought i could "die?" i ended up testing positive for add and showed small signs of dislexia (which both my dad and older brother have.)the doctor started me on 30mgs and, as of now, thats a perfect doseage. i have slight stomach pains and headaches during the day, and my appitite isnt like it used to be. theyre all minor symptoms and do not bother me at all. needless to say i got grounded for buying drugs at school. dispite the grounding, i do not regret my choice. i deffinently would recomend vyvanse to anyone in need of it. | M | 16 | 5.5 weeks 40 mg 1X day | 4/9/2011 | 3 | Adult ADD, misdiagnosed b/p do?? | complete inability to sleep. Initial diarreah, sweaty, racing heart rate, noticed the coming down which led to social shut down. | Have been diagnosed bipolar-hypomanic (rapid cycling) w/e that is...grrr. Have also had serious impulse issues my whole life: risky behaviour, drug addiction just to name one( always gravitated towards stimulants). I know for a fact that since the capsulized powder is not wax-matrix granules, this is an immediete release drug. It must be too cost ineffective to create a real type of layered time release pill form that say lowers in concentration toward the end of the day. Maybe too technical, I don't know but I wish i had the 30mg dose feeling all day if possible as i often work 16 hours per day and cannot afford the crashes or mood swings reported. I have definetely noticed that you must take this early/immedietely in the day as it will prevent you from sleeping if taken too late in the day. Sonata does nothing to help sleep taken concurrently withVyvanse. Trazadone did however work well, perhaps a good combo to study since it is an anti depressant taken at night which can can help you sleep. To be honest, I am afraid of continuing this drug. I have seen progressive reports as too dietary supplements such as fishoil (some type of fatty acid), DHA, and Vit B complex. Whatout for manufacturers' reputation though on the fishoil. Well, I think I'm going to just try sonata a short acting sleep med without an add med and just deal. | M | 38 | 5 days 30-70 1X day | 4/9/2011 | 3 | ADHD | Daily dosage is 30mg but on the weekends I take 60 to 90 for a good morning high. I usually dump 2-3 capsules into my coffee and 20-30 minutes later I'm a pro at everything and a letter writing fool. Vyvanse says all day coverage. Bull crap, the best I've gotten from a 3-0mg is 6 hours and that's on an empty stomach with coffee all morning. | M | 56 | 3 months 60mg 1X day | 4/3/2011 | 2 | ADD | Dry mouth, racing heart beat, chills, DRASTIC mood swings, insomnia, tingling sensation through out my face, loss of appetite, continuous stream of thoughts | I am 38 and recently divorced. It was a good situation except, now I am forced into an adult role instead of blowing off all difficult things like a kid. I have struggled with ADD for the past 20 some years. The most difficult part is having the confidence to find and maintain a full time job. Lately, I've realized that my ADD has caused HUGE problems in my life. Decided to start Vyvanse. I am highly susceptible to meds; always feel them instantly and severely. My first day on vyvanse was awesome! I was totally focused, energized, and unstoppable. By the 7th day...I cried all day long. The depression was severe enough that I stopped eating so I would eventually die. Luckily, my amazing kids, Mom, sister, boyfriend, and best friends showed me enormous, unwavering support. The last 2 days, I have cried and felt suicidal in the mornings and in the evenings, but felt awesome during the middle of the day. These ups and downs are unbearable. I also feel like my brain lost it's sleep mode; there's no down time and sleep is impossible without Ambien. Love the focus, extra energy, lack of appetite, and feeling "normal". Not sure if I can handle the dangerous mood swings. I might try a non-stimulant or a lower dose. Jealous of all of you that have careers while dealing with ADD/ADHD. I've been a stay-at-home mom for 11 yrs, unskilled, but excited to work. Except when the meds are out of my system, then I doubt myself as a result of past problems with ADD. | F | 38 | 9 days 30mg 1X day | 4/2/2011 | 3 | Focus, Bipolar and Social Anxeity | Started at 30mg and loved it. I work as a Barber and worry about what my customers perceive. Its my opinion my pupils get smaller and customers look at me like I'm a doper. A close friend says its all in my mind and I look normal. Its probably the anxiety this drug exhibits. Started mixing 60mg in a water bottle and sipping at 7:00am till its finished at 2:00 or so. This is the only way to do it as a single pill dose ramps up and then down. Started taking Limactil for the anxiety aspect of Vyvanse. I worry about what vyvanse is doing to my heart. I'm about ready to go back to healthy eating and exercise. I think too much about Vyvanse. Its like a monkey on my back that I cannot shake. Yea the focus and concentration are great but I'm becoming a hermit. You know.... always typing "vyvanse" into Google. All this drama is not fair to my family. | M | 55 | 45 days 30-60 1X day | 3/31/2011 | 3 | ADHD | I also have experienced dry mouth, tight chest & sharp chest pains, erratic heart beat, increased heart rate, fatigue, Diarrhea if I tried to eat after not eating for so long due to the lack of hunger, my mouth skin came off from dehydration (due to trouble swallowing one sip of water would feel like I chugged a full glass. so dry the Definite depression on come down's and become constipated if I don't take Vyvanse | I have been prescribed this drug since age 15 I am now 18 will be 19 next month. I started out on 70mg. That made me not eat and loose about 20 pounds I started smoking marijuana constantly because it felt like it calmed me down but now I think mixing the two makes my me think irrational thoughts. Now that I am on a lower doseage I feel much less "GO GO GO" Im not tweaked out constantly trying to escape every present situation, now I can focus better and it does help with my confidence, but my boyfriend hates me taking it says I'm different on it and think I'm "super woman" but hey, I'd rather feel invincible then like an anti social sloth. | F | 18 | 4 years 40 1X day | 3/31/2011 | 4 | ADHD and Severe Anxiety | Severe dry mouth, constantly wanting tobacco or alcohol. Increased heart rate, severe sweating, extreme thirst. HUGE WEIGHT LOSS. Complete Loss of Apetite | Vyvanse has helped in all aspects of my life it seems except my physical health. I have gone about 3 days without eating and get maybe 3-4 hours of sleep per night. I sweat through all of my clothes which is extremely embarassing and uncomfortable. The benefits definitely outweigh the side effects but according to my doctor the side effects will wear off in a few more weeks. I have completely lost any sort of libido and relationship is definitely taking a toll from it and from the amount of focus spent on schoolwork and cleaning. Always feeling very anxious and like something needs to be done. It's like a few hours of having ocd and concentrating on little details at work. Overall a great medication because my family life is better, communication is better, I think much, much clearer and can focus on my priorities I think that possibly if I were prescribed something in addition to the vyvanse I would feel much less anxiety. Would recommend it to anyone who had the same problems i did before taking it: spending issues, lack of focus, constantly changing thoughts. | M | 21 | 30 days 70 1X day | 3/30/2011 | 4 | Depression, ADHD | Jaw Grinding & Loud Popping (Clicking) Sound when trying to stretch out my jaw, tension like headaches, insomnia, tightness in chest, no appetite. | I've been taking this drug off and on for almost 3 years. It really is legal YAYO. I love it because it makes me feel like Superwoman but over time I've had to go from 25mg to 70mg because it doesn't last as long. I def. get more irritable and do not want to hang out with people when I start to come down ... but when I'm at my peak "high" I want to talk to and be around everyone and do everything to perfection. I just wonder at what price my body is paying to be on this medication long term - because sometimes I get these weird tight feelings in my chest and my BP is always higher while on the drug. It's not physically addicting but mentally I love it. Def. worth trying if anti-depressants don't help. | F | 25 | 3 years 70 MG 1X day | 3/29/2011 | 4 | ADD | Mild loss of appetite, a bit grumpy at the end of the day. | My son is 6 and started taking Vyvanse the first of March. I noticed a difference the very first day and so did he. I got good reports from 3 of his teachers that day. It is wonderful to hear him come home from school and say "mom, I was able to understand and listen today". He is off the charts in reading and his school work is 100% better. His hand writing is neater and his spelling is getting better. He loves to read to me and make his own stories. He laughs a lot more now and does not get so upset over small things like he use to. I am just so happy we found this medication. I did not want to do medication at first but after trying non medicated methods nothing worked. I noticed he was not catching on to school work so I had to do something. I'm so glad I did. Very happy momma right here with a very happy son :) I truly feel the previous posters that had bad things happen were taking to high of dosage. I'm not a Dr but common sense will tell you 50 or more mg is to high for mild cases of add. This is a stimulant if taken wrong it will have reverse effects. | M | 6 | 30 days 20 mg 1X day | 3/28/2011 | 5 | ADD | Up for 19 1/2 hours from first dose. | Before starting Vyvanse, I took 40 Mg Ritalin La once a day. It gave me energy; but after a year of taking it, I would have energy for about 4 hours before I crashed. During those 4 hours, my anxiety went through the roof and I couldn't focus on one task at a time! Once it wore off, I became very agitated and snapping on people!.....I'm only about 4 days into the medication, but I can already see a HUGE difference. I am calm and can actually focus on what I need to. The second day of taking it, I was able to read about 60 pages of a book and remembered what I read. I HAVE NEVER IN MY LIFE BEEN ABLE TO READ MORE THAN 2 PAGES AT A TIME WITHOUT HAVING TO REREAD IT! I don't have the loss of apetite that I had with the Ritalin. I just feel normal! I never knew what that felt like before starting Vyvanse. I hope I continue to keep focus. I think it will help me majorly in school! | F | 21 | 4 days 50 MG 1X day | 3/23/2011 | 5 | ADD | Dry Mouth, decreased libido. A little loss of sleep. | I was only recently diagnosed with ADD and decided to try Vyvanse after consulting with a therapist and psychiatrist. The change was immediate and life-changing. I would have accomplished so much more in my life had I had this in my life at an early age. This cured my impulsiveness, concentration problems and reduced distractions. | M | 43 | 6 weeks 50 MG 1X day | 3/23/2011 | 5 | Feeling SO happy when first taking it, makes you NOT hungry, after taking caffeine with it, its a great feeling. when i'm crashing i feel very depressed. i am addicted to it ): | When first taking it in the morning i can't even describe the amount of happiness it lets me feel. Like i'll be nice to the most worse person in the world just because i'm so happy. But as i come down i am sooo depressed. i dont want to hangout with anyone if im not on it. i cant function without it. its a bitter sweet thing that came into my life. so i wouldn't know what to say to you, either take it or don't. | F | 17 | 5 months 20 MG 2X day | 3/17/2011 | 5 | ADD | Initial reduction in libido and orgasm intensity but this resolved w/in 4 - 6 wks. Decreased appetite and minor weight loss (not a bad thing at all). | After 3 yrs of trial and error with SSRIs and SNRIs in an attempt to improve mood and mental focus, I started seeing a psychiatrist and was diagnosed with adult ADD. Tried ritalin first but quickly built a tolerance and lost effectiveness. Vyvanse is by far a superior medicine for me. It is extremely smooth and lasts all day. It doesn't ramp me up and has a very nice calming effect. I feel fantastic and have total control of my ability to focus on tasks. | M | 35 | 2 months 40 1X day | 3/17/2011 | 2 | ADHD | for my son, 8 years old 53 lbs. Insomnia, obsessive thoughts, mania, increased focus but reduced ability to transition | We started by taking the pill apart and only giving him a half dose (20 mg is the min). When he was happy it worked well. He was TOO focused at times, unable to move on or transition. When he was upset, it was just too awful - naked under the bed hysterical. No way will we continue this! For us it will be Behavioral supports and exercise and as much healthy food as we can get in him as well as patience | F | 8 | 10 days 10 mg 1X day | 3/17/2011 | 4 | Severe ADD | Major decreased appetite, easily irritable, nonsocial, insomnia, cold all the time, shaky hands, breakout of acne, depression, horrible abdominal pain | I am a 15 year old girl and usually weigh about 130, but with Vyvanse My appetite has decreased to the point where I am literally forced to eat since the smell or look of food makes me nauseous. In 3 days as of today I have had 1 meal, 6 ritz, and a lunchable. I am very easily irritated and after taking regularly for a while I become vey depressed and moody. I'm cold and shaky all the time. I've been taking this for a while and have asked my parents to let me stop because of how it makes me feel,but it works so the won't let me. I also constantly wake up in the middle up the night. | F | 15 | 3 years 50 MG 1X day | 3/16/2011 |