Vyvanse Questions (Page 3)

How much does aderall/vivance help "brain fog" due to Lupus & Fibromyalgia?

I am a 30 yr. old mother recently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia & even more recently Lupus. Within 2 yrs. my life has flipped completly! From a MMA fighter & Dancer to a woman in so much pain I can't function 1/2 the time. Now I'm overwhelmed & scared of all these medications... read more

How long do the possible side effects of taking Vyvanse last for in a child?

My 6 yo son has been on Vyvase 40mg for 3 days now and although there has been a significant change in his focus and listening while at school and home, he seems EXTREMELY emotional. Like he is ready to cry at the drop of a hat and it takes a long time of coaxing to get him to even smile. Plus... read more

Anyone experienced any negative side effects while on Vyvanse & other meds like lexapro or prestiq?

Over 2 years ago, I had a brain scan ( a somewhat cutting edge technology) that determined that I had ADHD, anxiety and depression. According to this test the drugs that were suggested to best treat my symptoms were Vyvanse, lexapro, neurontin and clonazapam. I NEVER considered myself, nor did... read more

Should vyvanse and xanax be prescribed to the same person?

I have a history of anxiety disorder. I have been off of xanax for about a year. I asked to be taken off of xanax to see if I could do without them. I have to admit I would not recommend anyone with an abxiety disorder do this. I have been on vyvanse for 18 months. I have returned to school and I... read more

New with Vyvanse? Anybody else have nausea?

I am 28 yrs old. I was diagnosed with ADHD as a child at 6 yrs old. Back then i was put on ritalin. I took that until the age of 12yrs. I have suffered from major depression and anxiety ever since I can remember and have been on countless medications throughout my life for anxiety and depression.... read more

Vyvanse Experience?

I wanted to post this just to see the responses from other people taking this medicine in the community. If anyone is kind enough to read the entire post I will be very appreciative. I always had terrible grades in high school, but me and everyone else knew I was smart. There was potential in me.... read more

Can you empty out part of a vyvanse pill and only take half?

Equivalent mg to mg comparison for Adderall and Vyvanse?

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?

If vyvanse stops working, could I take adderall?

I saw my doctor yesterday about my Vyvanse barely working(even with dose adjustment) and he said he has never had this happen or even heard of it. So he prescribed me Concerta. It has been absolutely horrible, my focus is worse, hallucinations(auditory), headaches, etc. My doctor didn't want... read more

Trouble breathing after Vyvanse?

Hi all! Just a warning this is going to be a long question so you can understand the full extent of my problem... So I started taking Vyvanse a little more than year and a half ago, and was on it for about 7 or 8 months at 70mg once daily, I stopped taking it almost a year ago... As soon as I... read more

Vyvanse NRP vs Vyvanse S489?

I noticed some of the pills (though of the same dosage) have sometime an NRP imprint or S489 imprint on the other side of the pill. To me, the ones with S489 are like placebo! Anyone else noticed or sensed this?? I am over-senstive and very alert to how medicine works. Thanks.

Is adderall 20mg stronger than vyvanse 50mg?

Will a vyvanse keep me up all night?

I took a 50 mg today at 10:00 for the first time will it make me stay up all night if I don't have ADHD

How many mg of vyvanse equals 30mg adderall xr?

I was taking 30 mg adderall xr I am switching to vyvanse so I'm trying to figure out the comparable dose

Vyvanse - I found that 37.5 Phentermine was effective for my ADHD but is Vyvance Better?

Has anyone tried both (not at the same time, but to treat the same symptoms?) Phentermine also helped me with losing weight but the focus and stimulation I got from it helped me achieve so much more in a day. Also, Phentermine is not a lifestyle medication - never more than a few months. Also,... read more