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Lisdexamfetamine for Binge Eating Disorder User Reviews (Page 5)

Brand names: Vyvanse

Lisdexamfetamine has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 117 reviews for the treatment of Binge Eating Disorder. 71% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 15% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Lisdexamfetamine

  • Mummajo
  • October 15, 2015

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "Have taken 30mg daily since mid July. Up until this week I have been very pleased at how effectively it has stopped my binge eating. However this week it has prevented me from sleeping at night for 4 nights straight. Scary. Not sure how to stop taking it safely."

8 / 10
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  • Axel
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 4, 2015

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "Im 16 years old and I have depression, social anxiety, and bullimia. I was prescibed to take Strattera for my compulsive eating. It actually started working by the second day while on 50 milligrams in the morning. I also take 2 milligrams of Klonopin at bed time and just started taking 10 milligrams of Celexa at noon."

9 / 10
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  • Alvin
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 12, 2016

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "When I started on Vyvance at the lower dosage, the binges stopped for a few days, but then started again. When I was increased to 70mg, the binges stopped for a week, and then came back. After being at 70 mg for two months, it does nothing to stop the binges. It does, however, increase my alertness and improve my social interactions, and for that reason I rate it a few stars."

2 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • Kenzi...
  • June 16, 2015

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "I'm 17, and took 30MG Vyvance for the first time yesterday. I'm taking it for binge eating disorder, not for ADD or ADHD. After about an hour I was cold and sweaty, I couldn't control what was coming out of my mouth, I fit 4-5 sentences into one breath I was talking so fast. My heart rate was 92 a minute, when I later checked after coming down it was 62 a minute. I felt like the world was moving really slow and I was normal, I felt like I was on top of the world! I began craving Vyvanse about 12 hours after taking it for the FIRST TIME. I didn't, because I refuse to abuse this medication with all the other medications I'm on , anyways. I took it again this morning, it's been an hour and a half and I still feel nothing, not even focused."

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  • Kristi
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • January 10, 2022

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "I was put on Vyvanse July 1 to help with waking me up and energy. Vyvanse is an off label treatment for Narcolepsy. It helps but it's not a cure all and I'm still tired much of the time BUT it has completely eliminated my binge eating and cravings. July 1 I was 235lb and I'm now 190lb and still using. Very happy with this medication for BED, but not quite as much for Narcolepsy."

8 / 10
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  • Foxtr...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • June 24, 2016

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "I have ADD and Binge Eating Disorder. This medication is okay, it is very similar to dexedrine or dextroamphetamine, however it is created so that it turns into this chemical when passing through your liver. This is fine, however it takes longer for the effect as well as it doesn't come on as strong. I prefer Desoxyn, Dexedrine, or Adderal. I have yet to try Evekeo."

7 / 10
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  • Ryan
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 25, 2022

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "I've been on Vyvanse for 3 months now and it has done very little. I was prescribed it for my ADHD and BED but it did not suppress my appetite and it remained the same. It varies from person to person probably but for me it did not do anything for my appetite or my concentration."

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  • Autumn
  • February 25, 2021

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "I have been on Vyvanse for only a month. I was prescribed 30mg to start. 30mg worked for me for the first two weeks. After that it stopped working. I increased the dosage to 40mg. One-month Pros: * Throughout the day, food isn't my first or only thought. * Reduced appetite. * I can feel when I've had enough to eat. * My first two weeks I lost 6lbs. * Though I typically have a hard time falling asleep, the side effect of insomnia did not worsen. * Concentration. My ability to concentrate is amazingly better. One-month Cons: * My arms and legs have become itchier. * Dry mouth. * I already have dizziness, Vyvanse does not seem to affect it any more than usual. * Irritability. This only lasted for about a day or two. * Upper stomach pain. Only lasted for about 1 week and was tolerable. ** I did NOT research about alcohol and this drug before taking it. Due to the character limit, please watch videos about this."

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  • Ooooo...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 24, 2021

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "For BED: Took away hunger at first but it tapered off. Made it more difficult to focus on recovery due to not being hungry and restricting. Other: It helped my productivity and energy but also tapered off, pretty severe crashes mid afternoon, increased anxiety, light sensitivity, really improved my mood overall. It might also be raising my blood pressure which is a concern. I also highly do not recommend taking Vyvanse if you have no insurance, it is very expensive. In Canada Vyvanse does offer a discount if you need it, and allows you a 30 day free trial- so please ask your doctor about this first!"

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  • Iyamw...
  • January 23, 2019

"BE AWARE OF POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS MOOD WISE!!! I am a 19 yr old female in college. I was prescribed this for my binge eating disorder which was getting way out of hand. This medication did curb my appetite but I didn’t lose any weight. I know it’s not for weight loss but I was hopeful that I would lose a few pounds. Anyway, I had been taking 20mg and I recently moved up to 30mg. Once I began the 30mg I began to feel so distant and irritable. I also feel SO apathetic. I have struggled with severe anxiety and depression and I would much rather feel things deeply than to feel nothing at all. The only emotion I really feel right now is frustration because I know other people are able to feel things but now I incapable of that. I am a very empathetic and warm person. But now I feel so cold and unavailable. Even my boyfriend of 2+ years just annoys me with his affection. I am so excited to get off of this medication!"

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  • someo...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 24, 2023

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "Game changer for me. Former bulimic who stopped purging and became a binge eater about 20 years ago. Vyvanse blocked the impulse to eat out of control almost immediately."

10 / 10
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  • EshaDOT
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • November 17, 2022

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "It has been incredibly helpful with binge eating impulses. I have tried other solutions, but hands down, Vyvanse has worked the best for me."

10 / 10
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  • Baby...
  • September 10, 2017

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "My mouth and teeth hurts so bad. I am on 70 mg I ask the doctor he did not know and my dentist he didn't know. At bedtime I Am Still In Pain"

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  • LER
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • July 24, 2019

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "Over the past 8 months I have gained weight though my binge eating disorder (BED) is under control. Has anyone else had the problem?"

8 / 10
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  • Laney
  • October 11, 2015

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "Worked great for the first 2 months, now it does absolutely nothing. Maybe it was placebo during those 2 months. Better luck to anyone else."

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  • Craig...
  • January 30, 2017

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "Very, very cost prohibitive and didn't provide relief at all."

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  • Rebecca
  • January 12, 2024

"This medication has changed everything about my life. I have had no adverse side effects. I am mentally and physically healthier than I have been in many years."

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  • Ande...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 28, 2020

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "Great"

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  • Sunny
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 24, 2020

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "10/10 recommend. First medicine that actually works for me!"

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