Vyvanse seems to be working at controlling my ADD symptoms. My MD increased me from 30 to 40 mg once daily because later in the evenings around 7-9 I would notice my symptoms of not being able to focus while reading and feeling unmotivated and a lack of energy. Increasing the dose helped but I'm still experiening lack of energy and motivation tondo things in the evenings. I'm wondering if anyone else has had similar issues and finds that it is better to split a dose throughout the day rather than increase a single dose?
Is Vyvanse more effective taken as two 20mg twice a day or 40mg once a day?
Question posted by jblt83 on 26 April 2010
Last updated on 1 January 2012 by smileyhappy
Added 26 April 2010:
I take my vyvanse at around 630 in the morning before inhead into work.
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smileyhappy
1 Jan 2012
Hi jbacon,
My son was on Vyvanse 30mg. The latest I could give it to him was 11 am. otherwise he would have trouble sleeping at night. That's why the doctor gave him one dose. He was to take it as soon as he woke up before his day.
Good luck!
Inactive
29 Dec 2011
Hello jbacon83. Yes, it might help by splitting the dose. There really is no rule that says you need to take the 40mg or whatever the dose is at the one time. Its suggested more often than not, because by taking it at the one time only, you'll be receiving the full potency of that drug. If you find it works best for you, go ahead and let your doctor know you'll be doing so or asking her/him if they agree with the suggestion. Most doctors will usually go along with what works best for the patient. Best of wishes to you,pledge
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