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Vyvanse side effects?
Question posted by chowski on 26 Apr 2011 • 4 answers
Related support groups: vyvanse, side effect
chowski's comment: Just updating after my bad experience on Vyvanse. I have been taking Adderall Ir since Friday. First, the P/doc agreed that the duration was a problem since it didn't last long. He put me on Ir since it looks like my body metabolizes the Er too ...
Concerta withdrawl?
Question posted by Tela86 on 20 Apr 2011 • 3 answers
Related support groups: concerta, mania
chowski's answer: My son hasn't been on it long, but when he forgot to take it yesterday he stated that he felt more tired at school and when he got home he took a nap which didn't happen much before starting the Concerta. I take a different type of stimulant, but I ...
Is it better to take Adderal xl once daily or regular adderal twice a day?
Question posted by LSU on 5 May 2011 • 3 answers
Related support groups: twice-a-day, generic, adderall
chowski's response: I found that the instant release works for me better because my body metabolizes the medication fast. If you find that your medication is helping but the duration isn't long enough, talk to your Dr. and let them know. Usually you will be started on ...
Adderall - how do I know whether aderall is working or not? I need it to focus, but I feel nervous?
Question posted by patience_... on 25 Apr 2011 • 1 answer
Related support groups: adderall
chowski's comment: Springer10, Thanks for the info. I'm curious, whalt's the difference between Vyvanse and Dexadrine? If I had a bad reaction to the Vyvanse is it likely to have same reaction to Dex.? I'm still new to these meds and trying to figure out the ...
Can you have side effects after taking Vyvanse for 3 months just fine?
Question posted by margo80 on 19 Feb 2011 • 2 answers
Related support groups: vyvanse, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd), side effect
chowski's comment: This was my experience on Vyvanse. I switched to Adderall IR on Friday. I have always had anxiety and social anxiety too, but the Vyvanse seemed to intensify it to the extreme. Only side effect I feel from first few days on Adderall is no sleep and ...
Adderall - how do I know whether aderall is working or not? I need it to focus, but I feel nervous?
Question posted by patience_... on 25 Apr 2011 • 1 answer
Related support groups: adderall
chowski's answer: Well I have only tried two different ADHD medications now, but I switched from Vyvanse to Adderall IR today. I took 2 doses today and felt so much clearer. The first one not so much, but by the second dose I did feel balanced out. After about 45min ...
Can you have side effects after taking Vyvanse for 3 months just fine?
Question posted by margo80 on 19 Feb 2011 • 2 answers
Related support groups: vyvanse, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd), side effect
chowski's response: I can relate to his symptoms with not wanting to go to school and believing something bad is about to happen. I have written on some of my experiences with Vyvanse. I have been on it for about 2 months adjusting the dose 3 times now. I don't think ...
Grades (Concerta)?
Question posted by jacksparr... on 14 Apr 2011 • 4 answers
Related support groups: concerta, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd), narcolepsy
chowski's response: You sound like myself!! I did not get diagnosed until a few months ago, but I can tell you that is how it was for me since the 4th grade. I am back in school at the age of 34. I am on my 3rd semester back and can tell you that I completely ...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - my son is 14 and seems to have all the signs of?
Question posted by Anonymous on 28 Apr 2011 • 6 answers
Related support groups: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd), hyperactivity, medicine
chowski's answer: My son was diagnosed in the first grade with ADHD. I as a mother can relate with you and mixed emotions about putting your child on medication. He is now 13yrs. old and struggles in school, having the same issues with school work each year. He has ...
Vyvanse side effects?
Question posted by chowski on 26 Apr 2011 • 4 answers
Related support groups: vyvanse, side effect
chowski's comment: This is my first ADHD med. I knew I had it since I was a child but was always told I wasn't applying myself. My son is 13yrs old and watching him struggle since he started school is like watching myself as a child. I just went for help in my 3rd ...