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| 5 | VYVanse | I was diagnosed with ADHA as an adult. The first medication I used was Straterra but due to the feeling of wanting to vomit every hour I stopped using it. Started Vyvanse at 20 mg and increased to 30 mg. I am very happy about the change in my life. Im able to complete tasks, My impulsive reactions and urges have been almost completely removed. I am more patient, Think before i talk, and am very focused on my tasks. My boss even commented on my work ethics and how he see's a huge change! Downside- there are certain days i feel numb, not the entire day but a few hours out of it. There are also times I feel foggy and tired. I am also more serious then before. Used to be very playful but now not so much. I am not complaining though because It feels like I have matured in my personality rather then being the silly jokester. | F | 31 | 4 months 30 MG 1X day | 10/5/2010 | 5 | Adult ADD, depression | None noticed | I was on Adderall, but the comedown was very noticeable. I have no side effects with Vyvanse that I can feel, I am productive and happier and taken a interest in my life again. I also take 50mg of Pristiq and this seems to be a good mix for me. I have lost 5lb since starting the Vyvanse 2 weeks ago, as I am far more active than before, this is a bonus for me, but may be difficult for someone who is lean to begin with. Finally I feel normal again! | F | 49 | 2 weeks 30 mg 1X day | 10/1/2010 | 1 | ADHD/ADD | Depersonalization, chest tightness, minor headaches, severe irritability, dry mouth, teeth grinding, very quiet, blank stares, obsessive tendencies, minor anxiety, i feel like a zombie/not myself, tired ALL the time (especially when it wears off), hand & back spasms/twitches, random chills, dizziness/drowsiness, depression/thoughts of suicide, lots of sweating, cramps & gas EVERY MORNING, i feel terrible when it wears off (almost like being hungover), i feel anger towards everything & everyone, very quick mood swings, scattered brain (wanting to do a lot but not really getting a lot done), problems falling asleep at night, muscle weakness, eating disorder (i rely on it to stay thin), if i don’t take it i’ll sleep all day or lay in bed & not move, i get urinary tract infections, i have irregular periods, it causes me to over analyze situations (leads to paranoia), uncontrollable crying, makes me wanna avoid social interaction, VERY impatient, i'm constantly l | Before Vyvanse: I was the life of the party, had lots of friends & was 1 of my school's best athletes, BUT I had terrible grades. After Vyvanse: I'm the kid that's "just there" & is hardly noticed by anyone anymore, i lost a majority of my friends, and I can not play sports worth a damn! Oh but now i have good grades..wahoo.. | F | 14 | 2 years 50 1X day | 9/28/2010 | 4 | Counter side-effects of other meds? | decrease in appetite (good thing for me), more talkative (can be a good thing), euphoria | Helped with my energy level, both physical and mental, as well as concentration capabilities which were both decreased with other psych meds. Be careful though, as this contains amphetamines and I overdosed on another brand of prescription amphetamine ADHD medicine and had severe depersonalization / panic attacks / psychosis for over a year. High abuse/overuse potential since the active ingredient is an amphetamine salt. But can be very helpful if used carefully and correctly and monitered thoroughly. | F | 21 | 1 months 30 mg 1X day | 9/26/2010 | 5 | ADD treatment resistant depression | Dry mouth, decreased appetite (weight loss), when dose was upped to 60mg I experienced huge attack of rage and ended up almost suicidal. But, was also able for the first time to cry out 50 years of stuffed pain and anger. Went back to 50mg with no problems. | After years of chronic depression, my prozac stopped working and my psychiatrist couldn't find any drug that helped. We tried 6 different anti-depressants and stimulants- no help, then Vyvanse. I love it! I'm focused, I'm clearing out years of hoarded clutter from my home, I'm more social, and I'm finally(!) making tons of progress in therapy in feeling and letting go of the results of horrid childhood. I've no appetite for junk food any more. I'm eating only when hungry and I've lost 25 pounds so far, that I needed to lose. I'm happier than I've ever been in my life! | F | 67 | 5 months 50mg 1X day | 9/22/2010 | 3 | ADHD | very dry mouth, quiet, blank stares, obsessive tendencies, anxiety, but also help with concentration just made me "not me" felt like a zombie. | i loved this med at first loved it, lost some weight helped cocentrate, felt in control... rescently ive had a change of heart theres been a couple of time when i havent had any left in the bottle and had to go a few days without. THE WORST EXPERIENCE. i had EXTREMELY HORRIFYING NIGHTMARES/HULLUCIACATIONS/NOT EVEN SURE WHAT THEY WERE!!!! all i know is they were terrifying.. i felt like i was seizureing.. but not sure if it was real or nightmares.. i couldnt move, speak, snap out of it.. and it would happen over and over and over again whenever i closed my eyes to sleep. I WAS MISERABLE last night. im not sure what to do.. i still dont have any.. i want to get off it but im scared about the side effects increasing.. i need to see the doctor asap. after reading all the stuff about it im honestly worried. i loved it at first too.. not anymore.. | F | 18 | 1 years 70mg 1X day | 9/11/2010 | 1 | ADHD | Chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia-like symptoms (chronic pain in muscles, some joints) chronic flu-like symptoms, chronic headaches with several migraines (a first for me), several instances of heart palpitations, chronic dizziness, irritability, paranoia, severe depression - suicidal, blurry vision, insomnia, drastic weight loss | ***I can not say enough BAD things about my experience with this drug. *** While it seemed effective at first (I started out around 30mg), I slowly became "poisoned" by it after 8 months or so, eventually working my way up to 70mg. I almost checked myself into the hospital multiple times due to exhaustion and was constantly going to doctors (including a neurologist and rheumatologist) to try to figure out why I felt so awful. I was so ill that I would have pain from the moment I woke up to the time I went to bed at night. By the time I realized it was likely the drug and not due to fibromyalgia (as I was eventually diagnosed with this!) I quit taking the drug and I'm like a different person. If you are experiencing extreme fatigue and/or feel "fluish" you need to consult with your doctor, repeatedly if necessary, and review your options. I became so ill on Vyvanse that I literally thought I had cancer or another serious illness. My experience with this narcotic was unimaginably bad. | F | 33 | 8 months 60 1X day | 9/6/2010 | 4 | ADD | I am currently taking Doxycycl (for acne), Lamictal (depresson), and just four days ago I was diagnosed with Vyvanse. In the past three days, I've encountered things that I don't know if they're natural, or side effects. First day I took 30MG, along with the two other medications I'm taking. I threw up right after eating a bowl of rice. I couldn't sleep at all, and ended up not sleeping for 40 hours. Everything else was fine, except I was very talkative. I texted all of my friends very long texts, and kept on having long talks with my mom. Yesterday, I took a 30MG and four hours later I took the 50MG. I then noticed that I was chewing the inside of my mouth quite a bit. I put some gum in my mouth and that helped a lot. I then started tonguing the side of my mouth that I was biting. I had a good nights sleep. The talking was still a little excessive, but calmed down a bit. The third day, (today) I accidentally took the 50MG first. I noticed I wasn't biting my cheek anymore, but that my | F | 17 | 3 days 30MG 1X day | 9/5/2010 | 3 | ADD | Insomnia, irritablilty, picking at skin, jaw pain, addiction, high/zombie feeling, dry mouth, chills and small muscle spazzms. | I hate this stuff. I became a zombie on it! Sure my grades went up, but loosing friend, never eating, and random uncontrollable movements in my arms and back are not worth it! I'm 13 and it increased my sex drive?!?! IM OFF OF IT NOW! THANK GOD | F | 13 | 8 months 70 MG 1X day | 9/5/2010 | 4 | Depression, ADHD | Excessive Teeth Griding, Loud Jaw Popping (Esp. on my right side), Bad Tension Headaches ESP. when it wears off, Random Bouts of Anxiety, Severe Insomnia, Grumpiness, Random bouts of Pain & Upset Stomach if emptied into drink .. | I've been taking Vyvanse off & (mostly) on for about 3 yrs. Although I absolutely love this medication because it makes me feel like Superwoman & the Chatty Cathy Queen when I'm on it, I'm beginning to wonder at what cost will this come at to my body? There are days where I cannot get out of bed without this medication, and other days where I skip & feel fine! Have "quit" cold turkey for days-weeks, no side effects. Def. have higher BP when this med. is in my system. Like Ambien, long term usage makes higher doses less effective, so skipping doses is a must. My heart doesn't pound, but I def. feel tension in my chest if I don't take a "break" from it here & there. Please be careful, this stuff is like legal coke ..I'm sure with long term side effects & all. I have to take Ambien to sleep or otherwise I toss & turn all night however this is the only med that has seemed to help w/ Depression, Social Anxiety, & Muscle stiffness from multiple car accidents. | F | 25 | 3 years 70mg 1X day | 9/3/2010 | 4 | ADHD | Being a lot more productive. Concerned about side effects. | F | 40 | 4 months 20 1X day | 9/3/2010 | 3 | ADD | I have taken every add medication out there and have just recently started taking vyvanse again. I took it before my first class today and didnt feel it at all throughout the entire class. An hour and a half later was my second class and I felt it for a little while. But mainly I felt anger towards everthing and everybody. When i was able to focus it was good but the side effects are to much to handle. | This may be horrible for your health but I drank a few beers then finally felt normal after having it in my system for 10 hours. I dont know if there is another way to come down from it but thats the only one I found. | M | 19 | 1 days 30 MG 1X day | 9/3/2010 | 5 | ADHD | 8 year old daughter had a little insomnia for the first week or two and a hug loss in appetite. The insomnia has passed and the her appetite has gotten better | My daughter started taking vyvanse last Feb. She was 7 years old. She was diagnosed with ADHD but she is at the mild end of the spectrum. The difference in school was nothing short of amazing. She noticed right away that it was easier for her to focus and that the teacher didn't have to constantly reminded her to pay attention. At home I noticed is is more calm but towards the end of the day she can get a little moody but whose to say it's the meds and not her just being tired. I also noticed that by dinner time her appetite is back full swing. My daughter will not swallow pills so I love that vyvanse capsuls can be opended and mixed with a teaspooon of apple sauce for example. Overall satisfied with it. | F | 8 | 200 days 20 1X day | 9/2/2010 | 3 | adhd | I take this on school days in the morning. shortly after i take it i get gas and cramps. I am not myself at all on this pill, i basically dont talk AT ALL , it makes me feel tired and just blah. i dont have an appetite either | F | 17 | 2 years idk 1X day | 9/2/2010 | 5 | ADHD | At first, I had trouble sleeping and no desire for food. Within days, things normalized. I can focus better, remember better and am less distractable. Feelings of overwhelm and poor self esteem disappeared overnight as did grudges and fixations. My family says I'm much calmer. At first, I did talk faster, but was able to control it with self awareness. All in all, good so far. | It is an adjustment and a leap of faith (especially, if you've ever had anxiety.) I'm stunned that a stimulant calms me down. | F | 48 | 12 days 40mg 1X day | 8/27/2010 | 1 | adhd | My son started taking this since the state won't pay for Concerta until it is proven cheaper medications won't work. And this one is completely useless. His appetite is almost non existent. Not only that, when he is on this medication, he is very easily agitated and short tempered. He is normally a very good, calm well mannered boy who can get along with everyone. He has an appointment on Monday with his pediatrician to get changed back to the Concerta which did what it was supposed to without the awful side effects. Once he is back on the Concerta, I will be more than happy to throw the rest of this stuff in the trash where it belongs. | F | 41 | 2 weeks 20mg 1X day | 8/25/2010 | 2 | ADD | also prescribed to: remeron, welbutrin & lexapro. the first day of taking Vyvanse was wonderful.... | on day 2 and 3 and 4, i experienced trouble staying asleep, loss of appetite, weight loss, stomach pains, frequent urination, wanted to smoke more. my sex drive is not the same at all! yesterday i realized at about 6:30pm that i had been sitting in front of my computer all day doing absolutely nothing. i spoke to one person all day yesterday. | F | 19 | 4 days 50 1X day | 8/22/2010 | 3 | ADD | Onset of High Blood Pressure (I've always ran very low), worsening of heart arrhythmia, increased heart rate, extreme over focusing, splitting and thinning of fingernails and toenails, dehydration, mood swings & sleep problems. | This medication worked great for my ADD symptoms, but immediately caused my blood pressure and heart rate to increase and arrhythmia to worsen after the first dose. It also caused me to be extremely over focused (didn't see people walk in the office, hear them talk to me, remember someone told me something, etc.) I also began getting very annoyed with interruptions (phone calls, people walking in the office, etc.) which I always welcomed before. I also noticed unpleasant mood swings right away and wanting to be left alone, to the point of isolation. I continued taking this medication only because it did help me focus on work projects. I noticed a slight decrease in appetite, but I could always eat. Sleeping became a major problem after about a year and a half (without ever changing the dose). Because of this, I quit taking this medication. I seriously was unable to sleep for more than 3 hours a night. I would actually get out of be and watch TV or do something else, so I wouldn't wake my husband. This medication is great for some symptoms, but has side effects. Watch yourself closely! And, for kids, I'm not sure I'd go this route. Do watch your heart rate and blood pressure closely. While at the hospital recently, I actually heard an ER doctor talking about "lots of children coming in with new, weird heart arrhythmias while taking Vyvanse." I'm now taking Adderall, so we'll see how that goes. | F | 50 | 2 years 20 mg 1X day | 8/14/2010 | 1 | ADHD | 9 year old son - anger, depression, threats of suicide, hiding in small spaces, uncontrollable crying, unreasonable, unable to process explanations about why he could or couldn't do something or have something. | 9 year old son began taking this about 6 months ago which was the same time I got married. He was taking this along with a 2nd medication in the afternoon. In the evenings, he began hiding in closets, under tables, I would even find him at night with his pillow and blanket asleep in the back of his closet. He was having terrible anger and if told he couldn't do or have something he cried, screamed, said he wished he was dead and wanted to kill himself. Every evening was a complete disaster. We finally went to a psychiatrist who took him off Vyvanse and kept him on the afternoon med as a trial. Amazingly we have no more crying, no more hiding and no more threats of suicide. He is my happy, sweet, loving child again. All along I thought it was my marriage that had made this happen to him and felt horrible about it but now we know it was the medication. | F | 34 | 6 months 10 mg 1X day | 8/5/2010 | 1 | ADHD | The Doctor prescribed Vyvanse 30mg for my 5 year old son. The first day that he took it he was fixated on certain things and then he was VERY angry and frustrated when he couldn't figure out those things. Screamed and cried all day until the medicine wore off. I called the doctor and they said, "Do not give it to him again." I am frustrated that it only made his ADHD symptoms (anger) worse! Maybe he is too young for it right now, but maybe it will work better for him in the future? | M | 5 | 1 days 30mg 1X day | 7/30/2010 |