Vyvanse for ADHD User Reviews (Page 5)

• CMc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 7, 2013

"After entering into a rigorous educational program where I am in the operating room for hours at a time, I realized I needed to see my doctor for my ADHD. I first tried Adderall XR. I had severe side effects, nearing a heart attack. I went back to the doctor and was prescribed Vyvanse. I also have a history of anxiety and some depression. Vyvanse has been amazing! I can focus and my anxiety is nearly gone. I will say that I had more focus with Adderall, but an unnecessary amount of focus. I feel normal on Vyvanse, like I am not on medication. My heart rate does increase during the first couple of hours. I also have to time the dose just right or I will either not sleep or the meds will wear off too soon."

• Tig...
• January 2, 2010

"I am a 44-year-old woman who just got diagnosed with ADD. Vyvanse is the first medication prescribed to me, and I have been on 50mg for about a month. The first 2 days, I was hyped up, euphoric, and extremely talkative. After that, and now, it has actually mellowed me out. I am in a good mood all day for the first time in 30 years (severe chronic depression). I can't believe the difference and wish I would have had something like this years ago. I might've had a better life. I can concentrate and happily socialize now. I have had zero side effects! Amazing."

• han...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2018

"I am 20 years old. Dose 30 mg. Taking this medication for mood improvement (depression) and focus (ADD). Since starting: much more organized thought process, improved ability to communicate with others socially and keep a conversation going. Have been told by others that they notice a significantly positive change in my ability in social settings and in my affect. Intense focus in any activity I take part in. Significant increase in productivity and a major reduction of my depression symptoms. I am happier and more confident. Not easily bored anymore. Motivation levels have increased greatly, and I actually feel like doing my hobbies again (I had completely lost interest in them for a long time). Very suppressed appetite. Can get so focused on an activity that I will forget to eat all day. Must force self to eat. Weight loss. Teeth clenching. Tense jaw muscles. Thirst. Overall positive experience with this drug so far."

• the...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 13, 2015

"Vyvanse is, hands down, in my opinion, the best ADHD medication out there. I was on Concerta from the ages of 7 to 13, then again from 20 to 21. I received genetic testing, and it came back that my body doesn't metabolize Concerta very well. So, the doctor gave me Adderall, which was too harsh with the come-up and come-down. Then, I made the switch to Vyvanse. Best decision. #1. You don't crash when you are on it. It has the smoothest come-up and come-down compared to Adderall and Concerta. #2. Vyvanse lasts a good 10 to 14 hours in the body. #3. It has the longest duration of action. #4. It has low addiction potential. #5. It also is the only one that helps manage my binge eating disorder."

• pop...
• March 10, 2014

"I have been on Vyvanse for almost 2 years and have had no major symptoms. I had a dry mouth, but that pretty much subsided. I did lose about 30 lbs, but I'm 5'9" and was weighing about 240 lbs, so it wasn't as bad a thing. I have ADHD, I started this medicine when I was almost 40. I'm almost 42 and really have had a great experience. My son is on it for ADD, and my daughter for ADHD. She was just tested and accepted into the gifted program, and he is 2 years younger and has had significant improvements in his grades and behavior. I would recommend."

• Ben...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 23, 2024

"Vyvanse has been very much a mixed bag for me. I have taken it for years, but then quit it for more than 5 years, and now I'm planning to start it again. I do it with trepidation, though. First of all, I think there are lots of people on here giving nines and tens that aren't legitimate reviews. So consider that carefully, please. I'm going to give it a 6, I think. It's hard to put a number on it. I myself have found it to be pretty addictive, but some of you will be okay, it varies. It works amazingly well at first, but it may not do as well after a couple of weeks, then you will be tempted to take a higher dose, take it more often, or just be frustrated. The biggest problem for me probably is that it causes a mood swing downwards when it wears off, which I think everyone that takes it has, but to a greater or lesser degree. This dysphoria really is unpleasant. The drug works quite well for me for about 4 hours. Insomnia can be a HUGE problem issue if taken late in the day."

• att...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 5, 2015

"LOVE IT. I took Strattera for 4 years but switched because of terrible nausea and anxiety. The first 3 months I had terrible migraines, lack of appetite, and trouble sleeping. Keep taking it daily to give my body time to adjust. No side effects now and a huge, HUGE improvement in work, concentration, and motivation."

• lch...
• December 1, 2014

"Switched from Adderall to Vyvanse because I was experiencing negative side effects. Even on the smallest dose of Adderall, I was anxious, had trouble with public speaking, and would have pretty bad mood swings. On Vyvanse, I finally feel like a 'normal' person. My mom noticed a difference on the first day, and I no longer feel hopeless and discouraged while doing schoolwork."

• joh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 23, 2020

"The first time I took a 30mg dose of Vyvanse, I felt really good in the morning, but in the afternoon I got really sick and vomited 7 times. I took a week off from taking it and took 15mg the next time. At 15mg, I didn’t feel any better mentally, but no side effects other than loss of appetite. Eventually, I moved up to 50mg a day, and it has been very helpful for my depression, especially in the morning. I feel a lot more hopeful, motivated, and focused when I take the Vyvanse, it really helps me at work."

• sto...
• May 18, 2009

"My son has had ADHD for as long as I can remember. We have been through 5 different ADHD medicines with some sort of side effect with each one. I started doing research and finding out what my options were. I found Vyvanse by accident and I had to find out more. What I read was so amazing that I wanted it for my son. I couldn't believe how hard it was to get the doctors to understand that I knew what I was doing and I was going to do whatever it took to get my son the proper help. Well, needless to say, my son has been on this medicine for quite a few months now and the difference is amazing. He went from D's and F's (not kidding) to an A student on this past report card. To see the smile on his face and the sense of accomplishment was worth it all."

• Wif...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 21, 2014

"I have been on Vyvanse for 2 months now and started at 30 mg. That did nothing at all. Then I upped it to 40 mg. I have headaches constantly, no appetite, and constant mood swings. I'll go from happy to crying to just plain mean within minutes. If I'm not having mood swings, then I'm pretty much emotionless. I also have manic depression and a severe anxiety disorder. Vyvanse has done nothing but make my depression and anxiety worse, and now it's causing marital problems."

• Ema...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 27, 2019

"There are some days it works to its fullest, and when I come down from it, I’m great. There are other days where it doesn’t really work, and I get really sad and moody, and my emotions are all over the place. It’s really, really inconsistent. Also, no matter what, it makes my heart beat pretty fast."

• Abl...
• July 16, 2015

"I am an older adult who started taking Vyvanse about three months ago. I had been feeling tired and had a hard time focusing on work. At night I would come home and did not feel like talking with my family. I didn't like interacting with people at work. This had been going on and developing for quite some time. (Over the course of about 10 years) I talked to my regular doctor and nothing, psychologists were worthless. After seeing a psychiatrist he prescribed me 30 mg of Vyvanse to take in the morning. What a difference this drug has made for me, able to focus, function better socially, and just feel better. I'm 62."

• Ban...
• November 7, 2019

"I’ve heard so many stories of this drug triggering personality disorders in people. My parents made me take it in high school for a few years, and I was so depressed for those years. It made me act weird. It caused facial tics that I still have to this day and can’t seem to get rid of, even being off the medication for 7 years. I was 95 lbs when I started taking Vyvanse and lost 8 lbs after taking it for 2 weeks. I recently started taking it again for binge eating and immediately felt the depression start by the end of the first day, didn’t take it the next day and still felt depressed. Taking it in school, I got a stimulant high for about an hour or a few hours depending on the dose, but after it wore off I lost all motivation to work, socialize, exercise, etc. I couldn’t fall asleep most of the time. This is my experience with Vyvanse and it may not relate to everyone, but I wouldn’t recommend this drug and can’t believe it’s still legally being prescribed, especially to kids."

• Gal...
• January 16, 2017

"I have to give Vyvanse a solid 10. I asked my Dr. to switch me from Adderall instant release 20 mg 2x a day to Vyvanse, and in my honest opinion, this was the best decision I made. Vyvanse helps me focus, more motivation, feels more subtle, which I absolutely love. Adderall, for some reason, made me feel like a different person, but with Vyvanse, I feel like myself still, which is great. It is really long-lasting, I don't know or understand how people say it only lasts for a few hours when, in my experience, it lasts a good 12-13 hrs. In fact, I heard people say it loses potency after 4 hours or so, but in my experience, I think it actually increases. But this is just my experience, and maybe metabolism as well, but anyway, I hope this is helpful for others."

• Gin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 12, 2019

"Honestly, I have unbearable ADHD that I have never treated in my 30 years of life. Finally took action 6 weeks ago - Vyvanse, 40 mgs morning for the last 6 weeks. Now I am also 'fine-tuning' with 20 mgs 12 pm due to severe crashing, causing me to slur my words because of how bad the drowsiness is. I told my doc I have also had diarrhea for 4 weeks, apparently, it's anxiety causing this. I am so depressed. I had my first nervous breakdown ever during week 2, I feel disassociated - like I am seeing my memories as someone else's. I have lost 25 pounds in the 6 weeks. I feel nauseous, can't get up in the morning, headaches, incessant thinking. So many cons. Only pro is that I am less impulsive. That's it. My quality of life is even worse now. Everything seemed great the first week, though. Will try taking 20 mgs in the morning like week 1. If this doesn't work, getting a new doc that actually listens to me."

• Dee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 1, 2017

"I am practically out of all options for ADHD medications due to side effects. Vyvanse has proven to be really effective for helping my ADHD. The focus I have is great and allows me to 'see' what must be done instead and actually do it! I also have Body Dysmorphic Disorder, which has paralyzed me from being able to go out of the house. My providers have been trying to get me to get out of the house for years! Unexpectedly, Vyvanse has practically eliminated my BDD and fear of being outdoors! For example, in any given week, I might go outside once, if that. I can barely stand one hour of being out. Now, with Vyvanse, I have gotten my life back. I didn't try. One day I went outside and just stayed! Now, I'm always outside doing lots of things for hours!"

• Tir...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 9, 2017

"I have been taking Vyvanse on and off for a little over 2 years. I am currently taking 70 mg. It really helps me focus and multi-task at work. It also has helped with my anxiety, and I am able to tackle things that normally I would try to stay away from doing because of my anxiety. I usually take it during the weekdays and not take it on the weekends because I can go 10 to 12 hours without eating and barely having anything to drink because my appetite is not there. I've lost 95 pounds since taking Vyvanse. It also has made my libido go through the roof. There's an upside and downside to the medication. Overall, it has helped more than it has hurt, but there are negatives and positives."

• Thi...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 24, 2014

"I really want parents to take a good look at what they may be about to give their children before they do so. If dopamine deficient, Vyvanse will initially appear to be amazing, until a 'tolerance' is built up, when it will leave a person feeling as low, moody, and agitated as they ever have. Recent studies indicate that mood disorders may mask themselves as ADD/ADHD. If you or your child is experiencing any of the major or severe emotional side effects of this or other stimulants, please consider that it could be mood disorders brought on by a dopamine deficiency. This is what happened to me, and because I was aware of the symptoms of dependency and mood disorder, I recognized it immediately."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 15, 2013

"I am productive, but I am not myself, I can't sleep. I stay up for days on end because there is so much I have to do. My body just wants rest, and my pulse is pounding behind my eyes. I can't remember the last time my body or my mind allowed me to eat, hunger is a distant memory. I am gregarious in conversations and go off like Charlie Sheen. I have stayed up for days until white walls turned orange. I have been on Vyvanse for a year, and before that, Medidate, Strattera, Concerta, Daytrana, Ritalin, and Adderall. I don't know who I am outside of my daily dose because I've been fed since I was 9, I'm 21 now. I have a 4.0 GPA, but I am miserable. None of these are good, the alternative is worse."

• Anonymous
• October 17, 2012

"My 6-year-old son has been on 20mg of Vyvanse for the past month and a half. I was so reluctant to start him on any type of medicine, but his inability to focus, keep his hands to himself, stay in his seat at school, etc., was affecting the learning of his classmates and causing him to have a hard time making friends. I saw a difference in him (and his teacher did, too), immediately after the first dose, he was able to focus, was making friends, etc. I have decided to try him on something different because he's losing weight and he's not the happy, sweet boy that I know he is. He's moody, he gets upset extremely easily, he's grumpy, and is super serious about everything, he finds nothing funny. It's definitely altered his personality, even off the meds."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 12, 2015

"I can focus so much easier now, my thoughts are manageable and I can keep them straight in a way I never have before. The only downsides are I am basically emotionless, and it's difficult for me to let loose and have fun. Also, another problem is when I miss a day, I turn into a lunatic, like I am hyperactive, running on pure energy and unable to control what comes out of my mouth (thank God my teachers are cool!)."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 28, 2014

"Vyvanse has changed my life in the best way! It's almost like a motivation pill. I can spend 12 hours in the library at a time studying, with little distractions. I made a 4.0 my first semester of college. I used to always want to work hard and study, but could never quite pull it together, and with Vyvanse I can! The only downside is the dehydration. Remember to drink lots of water, or you will get headaches!"

• smh...
• February 9, 2008

"I've been on 30 mg of Vyvanse for a week now since I was recently diagnosed with ADHD. I am a 46-year-old female, and this was a curve ball. I am now experiencing extreme high energy (too high), anxiousness, lack of sleep, etc."

• Ali...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 20, 2014

"I'm 19 years old, 4'11, small-framed, and I weigh 85 pounds. I didn't notice a great change in weight when I stopped it for one whole summer when I was 11. I just gained 4 more pounds. Nonetheless, I'm not underweight, bulimic, or anorexic. I've always been thin and petite. I'm on 60 mg of Vyvanse for ADHD currently, but I've been prescribed it for a while. What can I say about this medicine? It's great! Yes, it suppresses the appetite a little, and sometimes I have to force myself to eat. This medication doesn't alter my personality, oddly, like Adderall. I'm still me, just more focused. My only complaint is that it mostly wears off in the evening when I need focus. I'm a singer too, so dry mouth is a side effect that I could do without."