I have been taking this medication for several years vyvanse 50 mill, capsules. the last time I got them I notished that the amount of powder content in the capsule is much less then usual, just by looking at it at the window light I v
can see that the powder inside is less then half it dose't even make it above the blue line. Can you explain to me why? is not compacted I shook the capsule and slightly taped it on the table and is just loose powder.
Why some vyvanse capsules have diffirent amount of powder in them?
Question posted by greek lady 994452 on 14 Aug 2014
Last updated on 10 February 2023
always this50 mill, capsules are filled 3/4 of the capsule is only this time that I have 5 that are filled the same as before and the rest 25 are less than half. I have been on this med for 5 years, and there always filled the same exept this time
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This is an old question but I noticed last month that some of my 60mg Vyvanse capsules were not as full as others. It’s difficult to see inside these unless you hold the capsule up to the perfect amount of natural sunlight. I just picked up a brand new refill today and all but 3 pills were only half full.
When I spoke with the pharmacist, he explained that all capsules are filled with a pre-measured, compressed “bullet” of powdered medicine and that the bullet is designed to only hold its compressed shape until it’s inserted in the appropriate capsule. He explained that even though some capsules look only half full, it’s because some of the powder is still compressed. SO- I poured the contents of a half-filled capsule out and compared it to the amount of powder inside the full capsule (nothing appears compressed in either pile of powder) and one pile absolutely appears to have twice the powdered medication! So now what?
I suppose I’ll take these capsules this month and then wait to see if anything changes now that I’ve brought this to the attention of everyone at my local pharmacy. I’ll be sure to tell my doctor so when I ask to have my Rx sent to a new pharmacy, he’ll know why. I see that they make chewable Vyvanse now. Maybe that’s tamper-resistant option?
Perhaps the medication has NOT been tampered with and there is another explanation for the inconsistency. I’m open-minded, but also logical. The reason I looked at the amount of contents in each capsule in the first place, was because I felt as thought my meds weren’t as effective as just a few months prior. Not making accusations AT ALL. Just trying to understand what’s going on.
Please tell me why people find it necessary to take their pills apart. It would never have occurred to me, because I'd lose a little bit. Probably this batch didn't get filled correctly. You can call the manufacturer and let them know.
They are trying to figure out why the meds don’t always work right. It’s called process of elimination.
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