Can anyone tell me the equivalent mg to mg comparison for Adderall and Vyvanse. Which would be better for severe ADHD, 50 mg Adderall or 70 mg Vyvanse?
Equivalent mg to mg comparison for Adderall and Vyvanse?
Question posted by waters_marsha on 20 April 2012
Last updated on 15 October 2020 by Jonigraitt5
5 Answers
Jonigraitt5
15 Oct 2020
It was just the opposite with me when I took 30mg Adderall it made me very mean and it calls me to binge-eat they then put me on 15mg xr it had the same effect then they finally agreed to put me on Vyvanse which is what I requested in the first place. ( I had tried it previously before requested it from the doctor and it had helped me tremendously with concentration, my tiredness, motivation, Etc Granite it was a 30 mg and also a 70mg that I had tried) the doctor finally put me on 20 mg which was not enough so it had to be changed I am now on 60 mg which is been over a year-and-a-half. I think it all depends on how your body reacts to the different medications on which one is better for you. I know this is semi long my suggestion is to try them both because of insurance reasons honestly before they put you on an expensive medication they're going to have you try the Adderall first anyways
kahealani9
27 May 2019
30mg of Vyvanse is equivalent to approximately 12mg of adderall. As far as which is better, they are both basically the same drug. The difference with Vyvanse is it converts into the amphetamine via your body's lysine, once it gets into your system... so it does take a little longer to work and supposedly it's not as easily abused. I personally prefer Adderall ir. My only reason being because Where I live it was way cheaper at the time when both were offered to as I don't have medical insurance or prescription insurance.
suzyg72710
11 Nov 2013
long term... Vyvanse... u dont have the drastic mood changes once adderrall is depleted... V is broken down in liver, so it lasts longer & if taken correctly u get a steady stream of medicine... but 70 mg is way to high to start on... it will make u sick to ur stomach.
jamador90
15 Sep 2018
I’m prescribed 45mg of adderall daily. I take a 30mg ir upon awakening and a 15mg ir at lunch time. Do you think 70mg of vyvanse is equivalent to 45mg of adderall it Do you think it’s enough or not enough?
Ed the Juggernaut
5 Nov 2018
I've been prescribed adderall ir 45 mg per day, 30mg in am 15 mg afternoon, for over 20 years. Recently given 70mg vyvanse, and it is very different. I have been taking the vyvanse for exactly 1 week now, and feel like a shell of the man I have been. Less appetite, worse sleep, and almost no focus. I also am far more irritable, being very short with anyone I come in contact with. It really sucks right now, but I will stick with it for the remainder of tbe month.
Bsteinbrueck
20 April 2012
Short answer: Dosage is very similar. 40mg Vyvanse is basically the same as the EQUIVALENT of 40mg of Adderall.
Let me explain:
I just recently asked my doctor about this. He said that for the most part, the dosing of the two medications is very similar. I switched from 40 mg of Vyvanse (2-20mg capsules at the same time), to 10 mg tablets of Adderall 4 times a day (10mg every 4 hours or so = 40mg total).
Since Vyvanse is formulated for an extended release, it's meant to benefit you for the whole day. This is great for someone who responds to the medication in a way that is intended. However, my issue was finding the right dose. The 40 mg of Vyvanse was seeming to cause me anxiety, while taking one 20 mg was not enough to get me through the day. Also, it seemed to be taking longer and longer to get into my system each day. So about a week ago I switched to the Adderall.
Adderall is a fast and short acting drug. Therefore, you have to take it every 4 hours or so to continue to benefit from it. My doctor's reasoning was that if I have a day with more anxiety, it will be out of my system in a few hours rather than last the entire day. I'm still experimenting with the times I take it and everything, but for the most part it's been good so far. I definitely am feeling less anxious, and I like having more control over how much is in my system at one time.
A couple downfalls for the Adderall is having to carry it with you and remembering to take it. So if someone responded well to the Vyvanse, I would suggest they take that to avoid the hassle.
Overall both drugs have helped me immensely. If you have more questions about my experience with either drug let me know.
But as far as the dose, 50mg of Vyvanse once a day is very similar to 5 [10mg] tablets of Adderall taken throughout the day.
Sorry for the extensive answer... hope some of it helps though!
-B
Inactive
20 April 2012
Hello waters marsha. I lean towards the Adderall because the daily dose can be broken up into 3 individual doses, if the need be. (more effective, my own opinion) The Vyvance is taken once per day. Both doses are the suggested maximum for either drug. Regards, pledge
bumblebee90
20 April 2012
Pledge, Hello friend. Just wanted to say a quick hey. Have a b-day planned for my little one in two days. Hope the weather is nice. It's kinda bla right now. Hope all is well on your end. Talk to you later. Have a good day. Ruthie
Inactive
20 April 2012
Hello Ruthie. Good to see you. True, Sunday looks 50/50 as far as rain fall goes. I'll be grilling though. :-0) Hope that it stays away for the birthday celebration. Talk to you friend, bye bye now.
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