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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): My son was DX with ADHD in Kindergarten. We have tried several different medicines. Vyvanse has been the best one yet. He is calmer and more focused in class. As with the other drugs he does experience side effects: no appetite, a little on the moody side. Overall this has been the best medicine we have tried to date.
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): I am a 20 year old male. I have taken Vyvanse to help me focus better on my tasks and also to improve my concentration. Vyvanse is a wonderful medication with very little negative side effects.
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): I loved the intended effects of Vyvanse, as it worked better than anything else I've tried. However, I was not able to tolerate the stomach-related side effects. I still want to try it again once other problems with my stomach are resolved, to see if I can tolerate it then.
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): I feel as though Vyvanse allows me to not feel the ups and downs. I don't always have to be doing something but I am concentrated and alert to what I have to do. I started taking vyvanse for the past year and a half and I went from a B student to a 4.0, international student.
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): I have a son that has struggled with an attention problem in school since kindergarden. He is now 11 years old. We tried everything not to put him on medication. The homework struggle and impulsiveness became too much for us to handle, and we finally agreed to try something. His doctor told us about a new ADHD medication called Vyvanse. Believe this or not, it was like magic the first day. He was able to get all his work done in class, and went from a A,B,C student to all A's and one B in one quarter. We have the report cards to prove it. The side effects are minimal and for him the 30mg works great. I encourage anyone battling this problem to ask their childs doctor about Vyvanse. It has changed by sons life as well as ours.
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): I have had past drug abuse problems with Ritalin and adderall. My doc started me on 50mg of Vyvanse because of less opportunity for abuse. It works well and is nearly impossible to abuse. If you take more than the prescribed dose, you don't get the euphoric high that Ritalin and Adderall provides so there is no use to try to abuse it.
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): All my life I have had issues with memory, concentration, lack of energy, etc. I never went for treatment because I figured that there was nothing out there that could actually help, figured it was a horrible part of my life. My wife eventually convinced me to seek help. The doctor confirmed my worst fears he perscribed me Vyvanse, I took it doubting it would work. I am here to tell you after 31 years with this problem I have my life back. To this point it is a life and marriage back.
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Vyvanse is probably one of the more successful attempts by pharmaceutical companies to create a medication for ADD/ADHD that doesn't carry the negative repercussions other, older medications have, i.e. anxiety, anorexia, insomnia, etc. It's amazing.
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Vyvanse has been amazing for me. I used to take Adderall, which made me moody, self-conscious, unhappy with myself and life, and far from my true personality. I now take 70 mg Vyvanse and it has worked miracles. I feel I am my true self but with controlled ADHD symptoms. Now, when I need to concentrate, I am now able to thanks to Vyvanse.
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Incredible. I was on Adderall for over a year. My doctor switched me to Vyvanse four days ago. Since day one, I have felt better than ever. That "nervous-jittery feeling" (perfect description) as well as anxiety and teeth-grinding that I had while on Adderall is totally gone. I feel "normal". I am able to concentrate and focus calmly, and am no longer plagued by excessive energy. I feel healthy, and everyone around me has noticed the positive difference in such a short amount of time.
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): I started this pill at the beginning of the school year and it definitely helped me with school. At first I was and still am a considerably shy teen than my classmates. I don't know if it's the pill but I felt very socially detached but not as much now. Another thing is I used to be at least 13 pounds heavier but after taking this pill I've lost all my extra weight.
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Wow what a difference maker. I am a young Male (30ish) and have found that Vyvanse has been such a life changer. I am gettiing so much more done at work. When I go home at night I find myself enjoying my time with my children more. I am not getting the crash effect I was experiencing with other medicines. That reason alone is so worth it. I have not had any side effects, well maybe minor dry mouth, but it last me 12-13 hours. It is truly an awesome medication. I would recommend it.
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): I have to say that this has been a great drug that has done so many good things for my Granddaughter that I have adopted. She is 7 years old with ADHD. She was so unhappy and would even tell me that she knew something wasn't right and wanted to be a good kid like the ones in her class room. She was in tears and asking for help. This is the first drug for her ADHD and it has worked great! Some side effect not eating and not sleeping good at night.
But over all this drug has work great so far.
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): My son age 12) has been on this medication for 2 1/2 weeks now.
He was on Dexedrine,which we felt was doing very well on his focus which gave him better grades,but it lacked in controlling impulsive behavior. We see a noticeable difference in this issue with Vyvance 30mg.once a day. The only thing that we do notice clearly is lack of appetite at supper time and you can actually tell when his medication has worn off. His undesirable behavior is back) also becomes fidgety.
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): I am 45 and was diagnosed with ADD & dyslexia when i was a child. Didn't know about it until i was 40. Tried many other meds and would highly recommend Vyvanse. The best part is not having the nervous-jittery feeling. I don't realize I am on it during the day. I am glad my doctor recommended it to me.
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): My 9 yr old son starting taking this medicine 1 month ago. He was on Medadate CD for 3 yrs before this. It has been wonderful so far. His grades, homework time, handwriting, behavior and overall outlook on things have changed for the better. The side effects are no appetite and trouble settling down at night but they are getting better. My only advise is to feed them a very good breakfast before giving the medicine and have good meal waiting when they come off.
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): My 9 year old son started taking Vyvanse when all the other ADHD meds failed. Although he still had his fits sometimes they are few and far between. His grades in school are improving and he is able to pay attention better.
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): I started taking this pill and immediately noticed the difference. My life literally changed the moment I took the first pill. While I suffered from uncontrollable speech the first 2 days but my body adjusted. I started with 50mg and I now take 70mg. I am 23 years old. Some other side effects I have experienced are decreased sexual drive, loss of weight and appetite. However, I can concentrate on anything. This pill has taken the characteristic of lazy out of me. I am more productive than ever.
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): My 11 year old son just started taking Vyvanse 1 month ago and I can already see the differences in his grades. He would study and do homework all week and not retain any of the information and fail test after test. Since starting Vyvanse he has passed 3 tests. I wish I would have started him on it earlier. Downside - upset stomach if I dont make him eat right after taking it. So on our way out the door we have a vyvanese and a Trail Mix bar to coat the stomach. He gets a full 7 hours.
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): I'm 43 female ADHD, tried other medications, hated the up and down jittery feelings. Started Vyvanse 30mg 6 months ago, moved to 70mg now. This medication has helped me achieve major improvements in my concentration & focus. Only downsides are dry mouth & it does not hold me through the 12 hour time stated. I get about 8 hrs. My daughters started Vyvanse 50. My 15yr olds grades are up & my 20 yr old said, If this is how normal people focus and think, I'm jealous. OVERALL A WONDERFUL HELP :)
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): My 3 1/2 year old son has taken Ritalin,Strattera,and Focalin. By far Vyvnase has been the best. My only complaint is about an hour after taking it and thru to the 3rd hour he is a bit "slow," however, over all he is like having a completely different child, positively speaking of course.
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): I am 36 started on Concerta 2 years ago and built a resistance to it, so I went on Vyvance and what a difference in my life. I didn't have the rollarcoaster effects and the crashing arond the crucial time periods between 3-6pm
Only down side is that I am fighting my insurance company as they do not want to pay for vyvance as it is more expensive than concerta. However, it is actually costing more cuz I am also taking Xanax and Ritilin on top of the concerta.Vyvance is a miracle drug for ADHD
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): I've been on 30 mg of Vyvanse for a week now since I was recently diagnosed with ADHD. I am a 46 yr. old female and this was a curve ball- I am now experiencing extreme high energy (too high), anxiousness, lack of sleep, etc.
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): My son Dylan who is 12 has just started taking Vyvanse 7 days ago and I have seen a really big change in his mood and the way he feels about life. He is so much happier and smiles allot more. He was previously taking Medidate. He was very moody and depressed. They have behavior cards in school and he was always getting negative marks, Since the sitch to Vyvanse he is getting 6 positives a day. In the 6 and 7th day he has had vomitting and the shakes and headaches. Only down fall so far.
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): I recently started taking Vyvanse 50 mg 1 daily and I have to admit I didnt think it was really going to help me, because I was on concerta before but now that I am taking Vyvanse its helped me so much in school and at home, even at work it really does help people with ADHD
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): My 11 year old son was diagnosed with adhd 2 months ago. He was failing school(all F's but tested high shcool level.) After starting Vyvanse he now has all A's and two B's. It has helped him to consintrate and work to his ability. This new drug has given him his life back. Side effects were mild and life effects were out of this world!
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