Vyvanse for Binge Eating Disorder User Reviews (Page 3)

• Mar
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 27, 2019

"I have been taking vyvanse for about 5 months now. I am also currently a college student. Please understand that this is not a weight loss medication, although for me it has made me lose just a few pounds and maintaining that. It makes me work harder, stay awake and I lose my appetite. For me I eat a large breakfast before taking it because it’s usually the only meal I eat until dinner. I don’t binge while on the medication. I am recovering from bulimia and binge eating disorder. My doctor recommended me take this while also weekly or bi weekly therapy sessions. I haven’t been going to therapy and only take the pill 4-5x a week unless other things come up. Right now I’ve been a couple days without vyvanse and I’m already starting to binge again. So for me it 100% works while I’m on the pill but when I’m not I sometimes go back to how I was before. Overall I can almost say it’s helped me the most."

• Scrib...
• December 6, 2016

"I have always struggled with compulsive eating, and have yo-yo-ed up and down my whole life. I was a relatively normal weight when I was prescribed Vyvanse, not for binge-eating disorder, but ADHD. I felt AMAZING. I had incredible focus, tons of energy, and best of all, no appetite. For the first time in my life, I never thought about food and lost 30lbs plus. But it wore off earlier and earlier, so I was given bigger doses. Then the mania started. No sleep, my mind whirling all day, my behavior manic and crazy. I came off, and immediately gained 60lbs, turned into a zombie. The pharmaceutical stress this drug put on my body brought on tons of illnesses that are chronic and i now live with 6 years later. NOT WORTH IT. Disaster drug."

• Suzy...
• January 13, 2016

"I've had a lifelong experience (I'm 45 now) of anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating. This medication has helped me tremendously. Side effects at first were feeling high and running around 100mph everywhere. I took Xanax as prescribed (been taking it for 20 yrs.) and it curbed that feeling within days. Experience dry mouth at times so I just drink lots of water (which is great for us anyway, right?!) I don't think about food like I used to, in fact, there are times I forget to eat. I love the medication because it also makes me feel in a very good mood & not uptight about the little things. I take 30mg @ 9am & 30mg @ 5pm because it wears off after 6hrs for me. So long to discover but worth the wait!"

• Dee
• March 1, 2020

"Vyvanse has really helped for me (I have BED). I have been on it since may 2019. The first month I didn't notice much of a difference. I was still binge eating really bad. After a few months I went up to 40 mg. That is when I really started to notice a difference. It didn't really stop the urge to binge, but it made my stomach hurt so bad after eating a normal amount of food that there was no way I could binge. It has been 9 months and I am down 50 pounds. I still have about another 60 to 70 pounds to go, but I don't really binge eat anymore. I was thinking I needed to go up in dose again, but I didn't want to do that, so I stopped taking it for a week. I binged really bad and gained about 5 pounds, but being back on it again was like when I first started. I am hoping I can lose the weight again pretty fast and the medicine keeps me from binge eating. Personally this medicine has been a life saver for me."

• hanna...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 18, 2016

"At first, this drug is a MIRACLE drug. No binging, just all the right types of eating that I got to control. However, I felt the Vyvanse crash (extremely fatigued, angry, hopeless, and "blah") every day once I started moving up in dose (above 20mg) because the binging was starting to come back in phases. After switching to 30mg -60mg every other month, to try to find the right doseage, I finally realized the drug wasn't worth the crash.My psychitarist told me that the crashes were so intense due to the fact that I did not have ADHD so the chemical imbalance is what caused the crash.However, if you are on this drug and do feel the crashes, I've tried a lot of things to help combat it, the one that works the best is to drink water. 1L a day"

• Bennett
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 22, 2016

"This medication has honestly changed my life. I am now at 10 days binge free (it took me a while to find the right dose) and I am feeling so much better! I started on the dose of 30mg but I found that it was wearing off in the early evening and I had a few binge episodes. I am a college student so I couldn't get into my family doctor to adjust the dosage until I went hope for reading week. When I followed up with her she started me on an afternoon 10mg dose and ever since I started taking it I have not binged. I feel so much better about myself without binging and without consuming way too much food I have so much energy to go to the gym. I would recommend giving this a try if you have the opportunity to do so :)"

• IEODL
• September 8, 2017

"I have struggled with binge eating disorder for close to 30 years. I have tried everything- therapy, eating disorder outpatient program, DBT BED program, and the struggle is still brutal from the moment I wake up until I go to sleep. When I started Vyvanse at 20 mg, it literally felt like a miracle. That obsessive voice in my head that thinks about food non-stop was quiet. I have tried several other medications for BED that did nothing. I was so excited- I was telling everyone that I felt normal for the first time. And then it stopped working about a week and a half ago. I am absolutely devastated. I asked my doctor to increase my dosage and am hoping that will help."

• Irene
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 20, 2023

"I take this for both binge eating (due to anxiety/depression) and also ADHD. I’m an adult and have been taking this for about a month now. I never review medications but this one has been really helpful for me! It’s helped with overeating (though I’m still eating so it’s not making me not eat at all which is unhealthy) and I’ve dropped about 4 lbs so far. My doctor was pleased with that! It’s also really helped my focus and motivation, and mood. I can get stuff done and I don’t get as easily overwhelmed. While it can cause me some jitters it’s not been bad and hasn’t increased my anxiety. I take it very early morning so my sleep hasn’t been messed up. I’m taking 30mg per day. I also take Effexor. Was on 150mg but dropped to 75mg at the same time as starting Vyvanse. While there’s no such thing as a miracle drug, this has helped me a lot."

• Sevvy
• March 25, 2017

"Well I was just prescribed vyvanse today for Binge eatin disorder (BED) and I'd have to say I'm pretty excited. For me I can be very conscious about trying not to eat but I always cave and eat until I'm sick, especially at night. I have 6 more days of 30 mg and then 60 days of 50 mg. I'd have to say after the first day I'm very excited and hopeful as I did eat normal meals and enjoyed them, however I feel no urge to eat the snacks that I don't need."

• Sac
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 5, 2019

"I have been desperate for something to help my binge eating disorder (BED) until recently and didn't know that others did the same as me. The desperation for food for no reason. And it is also a big deal for me because there are so many foods I can not have due too severe GI problems. When I binge I don't care about those problems so because of binging I suffer. Anyway, I have been on Adderall forever. It has never made me loose an ounce so these people that loose tremendous amounts of weight from it marvel me. I'm still just as hungry and still binge. We I heard of Vyvanse I almost cried. Thank you, finally a remedy!!! Stopped Adderall and went to Vyvanse. Not only did my ADHD symptoms come back but I still binged. Did not help one single bit. I mean NONE. I am devastated about this. This was the only answer. People I'm sure would say, have some self control or just fight the craving. They obviously do not know BED. You can't just think it away. Anyway. I am happy for those this has worked for."

• Shojo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 7, 2016

"I have been taking vyvanse for about 6 months now. It is working really good for my binge eating disorder. I think I binged one time since taking this, and most days I consume less than 1200 calories. It hasn't taken away my appetite completely but it had decreased it by a lot. I was able to lose 17lbs and plan on losing more. The side effects for me have been dry mouth and just a slight but of agitation in the mornings but I take the pill in halves throughout the day to maximize on usefulness. I am prescribed 70mg and open the pill to add half the powder to a drink around 12pm, then eat the other half about 4. This way it will not wear off and helps me not binge all day."

• Keny
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 25, 2021

"Well I’m teen and I actually got prescribed Vyvanse for my ADHD later to realize that it also is used for binge eating disorder. I didn’t know until I looked at a side effects sheet and then I realized that my appetite is slowing down drastically and currently I’ve lost about 80 or so lbs. My highest weight being 239lbs I’m 5’9 and now I weigh about 153lb to say the least, and I’m still 5’9. This drug has changed my life literally and while I was loosing weight I would try to eat healthy since it took nothing to make me full. But I’ve fallen off badly and I don’t want to start eating only little portions of junk food because it’s not healthy. To sum it all up this drug is very effective and I don’t think I could lose all this weight without it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 12, 2020

"I started Vyvanse 1/18/20. I am down 10 pounds. I am on 30 mg and I think for now that is a good place for me. I have lost 10 pounds. I feel like eating healthy not wanting junk food. When it wears off I do have to control myself so I am learning not to let the binge control me. It’s very hard when all you see on television is food. I have some grumpy moods and I hope they don’t get worse but that’s the only side effect I have. I absolutely love this medicine"

• Rrri
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 14, 2022

"I was given a diagnosis of binge eating disorder and an unofficial diagnosis of ADHD, the first week was a little rough I was getting headaches for a few days and felt very tired around dinner time. However, that went away after a week. I was also experiencing a coldness sensitivity on my skin that made my skin feel sensitive to the touch. And that went away after the first month. It would only last for a few hours each night, so it didn’t bother me much. I weighed 160lbs. I was dieting but uncontrollably eating everything at night when I was alone, no matter how full I got. I just couldn’t say no I couldn’t stop myself. And I would always feel depressed and disgusted the next day and diet and say I’ll never do it again, and it just kept happening every day. But ever since starting Vyvanse I’ve stopped binge eating completely and I’m now 138lbs. I’ve only been taking it for almost 3 months. It’s also made me feel calmer and able to listen to conversations."

• Court...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 26, 2023

"Starting side effects: It was incredible for the first couple months. Pounds dropped off due to vyvanse and my work schedule. It made me feel nauseous some days early on. Horrible headache the first couple days. Fast heart rate when it kicked in. Very intense focus and euphoric feeling. 1 year side effects: I still have an increased heart rate when it kicks in. I can feel the effects fully for about an hour, and a slow gentle “come down” for the next couple hours. Not a euphoric feeling anymore but I do feel motivated and focused. I feel like it has little effect on my appetite anymore however. Overall: I’ll still continue to take it, even if it doesn’t help with binge eating as much. It still helps with depression to be able to have motivation and focus to complete tasks. Advice: don’t let the weight dropping off at first let you think it won’t come back. Use that as motivation to start a healthier diet and exercise routine."

• Kp9
• November 7, 2017

"I’ve been on Vyvanse for 6 months and have slowly increased from 20mg to 40mg. I’ve lost 24 pounds and plan to lose more. I had the hardest time changing my eating habits after pregnancy and continued to eat more than I should have. I gained the 34 pounds back that I had lost after giving birth to my son. I ate large portions and didn’t realize it until after it was gone. Vyvanse has changed my eating habits much more than I expected. I eat very little and when I look at food, nothing looks appetizing not even crackers. I’ve started to experience issues with anxiety and depression and am worried that it is being brought on by Vyvanse as anxiety and agitation are side effects. Vyvanse works but listen to your body for signs of trouble!"

• Kiyamae
• May 30, 2016

"This medicine is noting to mess with its very powerful and can change your entire personality while on this medicine I lost a relationship with my kids and my spouse I went from 120 to 98 pounds I would stay awake for days have violent mood swings and worst I felt suicidal all the time I was a mess no one knew who I was in was sick from losing so much weight and not sleeping none of this was me not of it got off the meds put my weight back on and fixed the relationships I ruined while this medicine I honestly think if I would have continue use it would be dead from either malnutrition or suicide BE AWARE VERY AWARE OF THIS MED!!"

• August
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 3, 2020

"I started vyvanse 5 month ago 30mg for BED (binge eating disorder)The first 2 days went absolutely amazing it curbed my appetite made me more hands on & focused with my daughter I was able 2 get motivated 2 do things Then on day 3 it was different the motivation stopped I was focused so much on my phone & nothing else that playing with my daughter became difficult, I lost all my energy, I became very antisocial & withdrawn very angry agitated no 1 could speak 2 me without me having an attitude. I started yelling a lot & having random fits of rage I would feel extremely depressed & unhappy tired & aggravated. When the medication started 2 wear off I eventually went up to 40 mg in hopes that the side effects would go away but they didn't 5 months later I finally told my psych I couldn't handle it anymore. My psych decided to try me on Adderall. I wouldn't recommend vyvanse to anyone and for those who are adamant about taking it tread lightly this stuff mucked around with my head & made me incredibly on edge I’ll never go back on it again"

• Anonymous
• September 16, 2019

"I've started Vyvanse 30 mg a little under two weeks ago so what's been going on is my binge eating is starting to come back at night time I take 30 mg at 8 in the morning and by 8 pm the hunger is starting to return and I'm giving in.. Is this normal to Crave food again so quickly after being on 2 weeks??"

• TC8951
• December 8, 2017

"So far, so good. I'm not having any side effects but dry mouth which I combat with gum. The medication makes me almost completely disinterested in food so I am being very careful with meal planning to make sure that I eat enough and the right foods. I've lost 11 lbs this month. I'll probably only use the medication long enough to really change my eating habits and the get off of it but it really does work. Its more than the binge eating though. This medication makes me feel very positive and I'm pretty sure has prevented the deaths of a couple of coworkers lol. I'll miss that part!"

• John...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 4, 2022

"I'm a 32 year old male. I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 19 and prescribed adderall. I tried 2 or 3 other ADHD medications and none of them helped or made me feel like a robot. I also have depression, sleep apnea, and have weighed around 350-390 for the past 10 years. I constantly think about food and will not stop eating until the food in my house is gone. To keep myself from ballooning even more, I only buy what I need for the day. Vyvanse is a miracle drug for me. It completely stops my thoughts of binge eating. I still get hungry but I now feel like I can control when I eat. It also makes me feel 'normal'. My brain can focus on things now. My thinking feels sharper and quicker and I'm more fluid in my conversations. For the first time in my life I also feel like I have energy. No more do I feel like I'm more tired after sleeping when I take this pill. It has cured damn near everything wrong with my brain. Hopefully I can lose 150 pounds and get my life back. 1 month on it."

• DeeDee
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 13, 2021

"Vyvanse was a miracle drug for me for about 6 months but the appetite suppression has mostly worn off and I'm back to bingeing and obsessive thoughts about weight and food, esp because after losing 50lbs, I'm so worried I'm going to gain it back. My doctor didn't tell me at the start that the appetite suppression doesn't last. I wish I could get back that feeling I had where I wasn't thinking about food all the time and I felt NORMAL. Doctor said I can increase my dose (I'm at 40mg) but what happens when I get to the max dosage and my body gets used to that??"

• jenes...
• April 23, 2021

"Frustrated with this drug. Yes I lost a lot of weight and didn’t have an appetite for a little while and I thought “wow what a miracle I feel great”, of course I felt great I was losing weight with no effort and was also high on stimulants!! It’s been over a year now and it doesn’t work anymore and I’ve been on the highest dose for a while now. I’ve gained all the weight back. DO NOT expect this to be a miracle...LONG TERM EFFECTIVENESS is a big issue."

• Opl
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 6, 2020

"Started taking 30 mg Vyvanse two months ago for Binge eating disorder and it works great! I’ve lost 10 pounds so far. I was crashing pretty early and couldn’t function later in the day, so I started taking it at noon and incorporated a small coffee in the morning to get me by until noon and I haven’t crashed since! Did affect my moods pretty bad for a few weeks, but I seem to be levelled out now. It does significantly raise my blood pressure and bp, unfortunately. I’ve always had pretty low pressure and bp and now it runs 130/80 in afternoon after I take it. It used to run like 110/70 and even in double digits sometimes. BP is running in the 70s-110s resting, which is scary. It used to run in the lower 60s. Maybe I should add a beta-blocker? It is worth it to me, though."

• DylPow
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 8, 2017

"I've been taking this medication for about 4 days now. I've been binge eating for a few times a week since I was about 12 and now I'm almost 19. My nurse practitioner put me on a 20 mg dose in the morning and said it would help with my BED and my energy due to my depression (diagnosed at 14 but have felt since 13).The first day I took the vyvanse I took it around 12 and around 3pm I had energy I haven't had in YEARS. I'm in college and decorated my room, organized every single drawer, and even scrubbed the floor. I was talking my roommate's ear off. It's helped with my food habits but now nothing sounds good. I'm barely getting to 400 calories a day and am hoping it will get better soon. But so far so good!"