Vyvanse User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Sun...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 4, 2019

For Binge Eating Disorder "I fought BED (binge eating disorder) and purging for 12 years before my PCP told me about Vyvanse. After a few days of taking the medication, all the obsession and thoughts were gone. Wow. Thank you Vyvanse"

• geo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 7, 2015

For Binge Eating Disorder "Update from my April post... The drug is an absolute miracle that's saved me from the out-of-control eating and depression that consumed me every single day. Taking Vyvanse 50 mg helps me to never even think about food and plan binge evenings and weekends. In fact, I never want to eat large or small quantities of really bad foods at all anymore. I've lost all my binge weight! I hope to never go off the med for fear of my eating disorder returning. It is the only thing that's worked for me after years of therapy/treatment. Amazing!"

• 33y...
• November 10, 2008

For ADHD "Works better than any other stimulant medicine I have tried. I have sensitivity to stimulants; it causes bruxism. The bruxism is absent with a 20 mg dose, and minimal with a 30 mg dose. Other stimulants - I cannot take even the lowest dose without getting the bruxism side effect to the point I can't stand it. Also, I can't 'feel' when it starts working and stops working - which is great. It wears off slowly starting about 7-8 hours after I take it. After 10-11 hours I do not feel it in my system anymore. No insomnia or 'crashing feeling'. Weight loss (okay since I am fat) about 25 lbs in 3 months. My only complaint is it makes me want to smoke. I quit smoking a long time ago. I think about wanting to have a cigarette several times a day."

• tf6...
• February 2, 2016

For Binge Eating Disorder "My doctor put me on Vyvanse for binge eating. My entire day revolved around food, and I would eat everything in sight, then feel guilty and sick to my stomach. I ate when I was not even hungry and could not turn down food. Nothing I tried helped, and over the last two years, it has gotten so much worse. I started with the 50mg dose, and the first day I felt high, but from the second day on, I have not felt like that. I have lost 12 pounds in 2 weeks and no longer think about food all day. I drink a gallon of water a day and make much wiser choices about what I eat now. I do not crave sweets or junk food any longer. I am so glad to be on this medicine because I was at a complete loss about what to do."

• Joe...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 27, 2019

For ADHD "My wife has been on this for years. As a husband, I personally hate it. It makes her not be herself. When she comes off of it, she becomes very defensive and aggressive. While it works for focus, it tunes out all else that matters in life. I call the drug a relationship killer. It runs her so her on speed during the day while on it. When she comes down at night and weekends. Stay away. It has taken her to being a completely different person than I know and care about."

• Van...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 22, 2020

For ADHD "My 9-year-old is doing awesome on this. He only takes 20 mg for 7 months now, and it does just enough to get him through school. No change in his outgoing, sweet, kind personality! He had stomach pain the first week, he said it wasn’t bad - and that’s it! It’s helped him so much!"

• Anonymous
• June 7, 2008

For ADHD "Incredible. I was on Adderall for over a year. My doctor switched me to Vyvanse four days ago. Since day one, I have felt better than ever. That 'nervous-jittery feeling' (perfect description) as well as anxiety and teeth-grinding that I had while on Adderall is totally gone. I feel 'normal'. I am able to concentrate and focus calmly, and am no longer plagued by excessive energy. I feel healthy, and everyone around me has noticed the positive difference in such a short amount of time."

• Mel...
• March 2, 2016

For Binge Eating Disorder "I have struggled with BED for years. I have been in therapy and tried many different coping mechanisms. I even tried joining Overeaters Anonymous. Nothing worked. I started to see a psychiatrist who tried me on an antidepressant. While I must admit I did have a general sense of feeling better, I was still binging. I have been on Vyvanse 30mg for about 6 weeks now. I have not binged in those 6 weeks! At first, I did experience headaches, nothing a Tylenol couldn't take care of. The headaches disappeared after a week. I still feel the urge to binge at times, but the Vyvanse along with the coping skills put me back in control. Thanks to this medication, I am in control of my binges and my health."

• Bel...
• December 1, 2015

For ADHD "This medication has changed my life. I didn't start taking it until I was 24 years old. I honestly thought it was hopeless trying to figure out my life. I kept failing college courses, struggled with my job, struggled with relationships. I genuinely thought I was stupid. Sounds dramatic, but that's honestly how I felt. I just couldn't think or concentrate. Then I tried Vyvanse. I was really against stimulants or any type of drug that could be addictive. But, I'm SO grateful I tried it. I wouldn't be where I am today without it. I'm a nursing student with a 4.0. I have an amazing relationship, and I enjoy my job. It's not a miracle drug, but it really helps me focus and do the things I know I can do. Definitely recommend it."

• the...
• March 25, 2009

For ADHD "42-year-old male recently diagnosed with ADD (no hyperactivity). Vyvanse is the only medication I've tried and I'm reasonably happy with it. Started 30 mg for 2 weeks. Felt a little jittery and had a funny taste in my mouth. Increased to 70 mg. No longer feel jittery, no funny taste, but my mouth is always dry so I drink a lot of water. Vyvanse seems to help me get more done. I can't say I'm more focused, but I am more motivated, so the end result is more productivity, though not always directed in the best place. It decreased my appetite, so it was easier to switch to a healthier diet. Lost more than 25 lbs. in the first 3 months, which has also helped increase self-esteem, motivation, and energy level."

• kay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 6, 2019

For Binge Eating Disorder "So I started this Vyvanse for my ADD, and I was trying to lose weight at the time too. Once I first started taking it, I saw an improvement. Before meds at all, I was 184 lb, when I first began Vyvanse, I was 150. Four months later, I am 127. I barely have an appetite, but I always do late at night, I guess when it wears off."

• Big...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 29, 2015

For ADHD "I'm 47 years old never did well in school but managed. My wife has been saying I am ADD and spoke to my doctor about it. After a few months of office visits, I go monthly. He said he's been watching my responses and wrote me Vyvanse 30mg. All I can say is WOW! Finally, everything makes sense. I get things done, no late afternoon crash, it's fantastic! I have social anxiety very bad, and this miracle drug took it all away! I'm on my second month and a higher dose just to 40mg, and it's perfect! I actually hugged my doctor on the following visit and thanked him for finally turning my light switch on! I can't say enough about this miracle drug Vyvanse! Now I can look forward to a new day instead of dreading having to get out of bed!"

• Mar...
• November 18, 2024

For ADHD "Vyvanse has been a lifesaver! I have ADD and suffer from depression and anxiety. I suppose the best thing about Vyvanse is that it greatly helps my depression and anxiety. I have energy to get things done and stay focused. I don’t have all that constantly thinking and worrying going on in my head all the time."

• tde...
• October 29, 2007

For ADHD "My 11-year-old son was diagnosed with ADHD 2 months ago. He was failing school (all F's but tested at a high school level). After starting Vyvanse, he now has all A's and two B's. It has helped him to concentrate and work to his ability. This new drug has given him his life back. Side effects were mild, and the life effects were out of this world!"

• Bel...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 12, 2025

For ADHD "I’ve been taking this since starting high school 8-9 years ago. This medication helped me excel at my job. I am able to focus, multitask, and have an overall good mood. I have bad anxiety as well and feel like this helps with that sometimes also. Vyvanse gives me so much energy, but I don't feel a hard crash when it wears off. This will make you lose weight without noticing at first, so it’s important to eat at your normal times even if you are not hungry. For me, I get about 12-14 hours before I’ll feel tired as the medicine wears off. Take it as soon as you wake up to avoid not being able to fall asleep at night. For me, Vyvanse has been great and I don’t plan on changing to anything else."

• Kei...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 15, 2023

For ADHD "I suffered sexual abuse as a kid which led to my PTSD. On top of that, God gifted me with ADHD for entertainment purposes. I have been on Ritalin and Adderall for many years. Two years or so ago, I quit medications altogether because that's what ADHD people do for more entertainment. My job required that I go back on medication, and my MD recommended Vyvanse. I have been on it for 6 months and really like how it helps me concentrate, make me feel good without feeling high. I find that taking medication vacations really helps. I generally don't take it on my weekends. I am hoping that this will help fend off any addiction to the medication. I read a lot about people who say their meds don't work after a while. I know there were times when I felt that way, but I am not a good judge of myself. My wife and my bosses at work all told me I was doing well when I felt as if I were not. Try the weekend vacations and let others be the judge. I truly hope this medication is the miracle I need."

• chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 17, 2023

For Binge Eating Disorder "Binge eating for as long as I can remember. I wasn't really alarmed until I surpassed my highest weight despite being quite athletic, actually, and not morbidly obese. I have been trying to lose the same 10-20 lbs for the past 5 years with no luck. I started investigating and weighing out my options. Vyvanse was the most viable. It checks all the boxes: 1) covered by insurance 2) can be taken short-term and long-term 3) little to no side effects 4) EFFECTIVE. It just works. Now of course, I am starting with the right mindset after so many failures, so I know there is no magic pill. But this is coming close to it."

• Lin...
• November 7, 2019

For ADHD "When I started my treatment with Vyvanse for ADD, it was a blessing: for the first time I felt motivated to do great at school and have better grades because I had never felt so focused and clear-minded in my life, after years of unsuccessful treatments with Ritalin, Concerta, and Adderall. But that's what happens to everyone when they're first introduced to Vyvanse, it fixes your entire life and then suddenly and surprisingly it ruins it in new ways. It's been a little more than a year since I started taking it, and it didn't take much longer for the bad effects of it to hit me: every time I consume this drug, I get depressed, I feel empty and anxious, my head hurts, and I lose all my motivation because the sadness it brings is stronger than any other positive effect it is intended to give its users. I have never been this depressed in my life, and I blame this drug for that, I mostly (if not only) feel this way when I'm on it."

• mus...
• October 5, 2014

For ADHD "Oh, if there was an 11, I would give Vyvanse this rating, if it was not for one side effect. But I am not 100% sure it is the Vyvanse. I have been having pretty bad chest pains since I started on Vyvanse a couple of months ago. I even went to the ER for an asthma attack. The trouble is, for the last few years (pre-ADHD diagnosis and any meds) I have been slowly growing into adult-onset asthma. So it's tough even for the doctors to tell if it's from the asthma or the Vyvanse! The ER doc said no, Vyvanse shouldn't cause chest pains, so did my psychiatrist (who I trust and really respect). Long story short--I LOVE VYVANSE!! Has given me my life a whole new meaning. I am the best version of myself. My whole entire extended family notices!"

• sar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 23, 2017

For Binge Eating Disorder "I've struggled with binge eating and depression my entire life. I'd spend hours trying to convince myself not to binge and then ultimately do it anyway. In the past ten years, I've doubled my weight, my highest being around 260. I've been on Vyvanse for just over a week, and I no longer eat everything in sight or binge. Some days, I have to make myself eat because I don't have any interest. I also have increased energy and feel motivated to do things, which has helped my depression. If I'm not active, however, I do feel anxious. I've already lost 9 lbs, and this drug has given me the push I needed to turn my life around. I did have some side effects with blood pressure and headache, which warrants the 9/10."

• LDB...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 12, 2018

For Binge Eating Disorder "For 23 years, I tried everything to fix my severe BED/bulimia. Diets, OA, therapy, CBT, DBT, Meds, hospitals. Nothing helped. Heard about this and was VERY skeptical, but after years of trying to fix it on my own, actively suicidal, and having daily eating disorder episodes for hours, I decided to try this medication, or else I would kill myself. I started with 30mg and was stunned! The obsession with food was lifted on day 1. I had some side effects but tapered off. I lost weight, however, that is secondary to the fact that I don’t hate myself or want to die anymore. I am now up to 60mg, and if the medication becomes ineffective, my doctor and I will discuss other options then. I’m hoping to build better habits and coping mechanisms so that in 12-18 months, I may not need the medication anymore. This isn't about weight loss. It’s about being free from the obsession with food and the subsequent behaviors that controlled my life. Yes, the medication is expensive, however, it is still less than the money I was spending monthly on binge eating. I feel free now, though the future obviously remains undetermined, and I couldn’t be happier about it."

• Mag...
• June 8, 2019

For Binge Eating Disorder "Three years ago I had bariatric surgery (gastric sleeve) and lost 130 lbs in just over 12 months. I was pounds less than my surgeon's expected goal of 180 lbs. But, honestly, I continue to have binge episodes. I did, and still do, benefit from the 6 months of pre-surgery lifestyle classes and can still only eat about 6 oz of food per meal, so still have good restriction. I actually do manage my food well about 75% of the time. Mostly I would binge on chocolate, fruit, or cookies (in that order). For a long time, it was just a 'slip', lately, my binges have lasted for 2-4 days. I started Vyvanse just over 3 weeks ago. From the very first day, I was able to follow my intermittent fasting 1,800 calorie maintenance eating plan. I would like to lose another 10 pounds, putting my BMI in the normal range, but have not restricted my calories, so (duh) no weight loss yet. But it feels great to be in control."

• Sof...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 24, 2016

For Binge Eating Disorder "I was put on Vyvanse after my doctor diagnosed me with binge-eating disorder. Before this drug, I struggled for 6 years battling this eating disorder and gaining pounds along the way. Almost 2 years later and with the help of this medication, I have lost over 100 pounds. I feel great, this medication should be watched and used properly. My doctor was great about letting me know that it could make me stop eating altogether."

• Lau...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 4, 2020

For Binge Eating Disorder "Been taking Vyvanse for binge eating disorder on and off for 2 years. It is the only thing that's helped me stop bingeing, therapy has never worked. It lifts the mental fog that usually clouds my judgment and leads to a binge, helps me understand my body's 'I'm full' cues, and reduces cravings. Now that I've fully committed to taking it daily, it's even helped me challenge my worst disordered food fears. In the past, when I lost weight, I only ate low-calorie unhealthy foods, but now I have the ability to challenge myself to eat healthy too, without being scared."

• 3pc...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 15, 2025

For ADHD "It's a prodrug, so it won't start working right away, which, in turn, encourages me to have better sleep hygiene. Gotta wake up and go to sleep earlier. I take it with Zoloft and BuSpar. Good combo for me."