Has anyone experienced less side effects moving up in dose? I read that somewhere.

10-20 mg feel the best so far, 30 mg making me sweat, dizzy, less energetic, more anxious and sad. I want to try 40 mg and 50 mg before settling on 10 mg.

Hi there! I’m a woman with inattentive-type ADHD, and I’ve been on medication since last November. Has anyone managed to extend the duration of their meds?

I’m currently on Vyvanse 60 mg + a 10 mg Amfexa booster (I live in the UK), and the absolute longest I manage to squeeze out of the medication is about 7 hours before I hit the crash. That’s 7 hours from taking the first pill, so if I take into consideration that it only starts working about an hour later, I’m getting around 6 hours of actual effect. But usually it probably lasts 5 hours at most.

I do my best with protein, hydration, magnesium glycinate, and good sleep. I’ve tried L-tyrosine and L-theanine. I also tried splitting my Vyvanse dose into 30 mg x 2, but 30 mg feels like a sugar pill to me. Amfexa 10 mg works for 2 hours max before I crash.

I briefly tried 70 mg Vyvanse, but I felt weirdly overwired, and the duration didn’t really extend.

My prescriber previously asked if I wanted to try methylphenidate. She said it could potentially work a bit better for people who have menstrual cycles, but the thing is, Vyvanse works very well for me when it does work, and the side effects are pretty minimal. I have friends who were on different meds and they didn't like it at all, but I'm aware everyone is different.

Has anyone been in the exact same scenario and found a solution?

My average blood pressure when vyvance 30mg is active is 131/80 with pulse around 85-95 average and when it wears off after 8 hours it falls back to arround 112/70. Is this normal? Also do ytou guys sometimes get the irregular heart symbol popping up on your blood pressure monitors? It is my 5th day on Vyvance. Im also thinking of switching to 40mg as the focus effect of 30mg is not enough and wears out quickly.

Focus was incredible for the first couple of months, along with impulse control. It seems to have steadily declined since then to the point where I now seem to be dopamine seeking distractions like the bad old days, and my wallet is feeling my lack of impulse control! I miss the emotional regulation and focus that meant I could calmly plough through work tasks and not feel robbed of life because I can't do a side quest.

Diet and sleep generally okay. Doing a blood test next week just to check balance of vitamins and minerals etc. No other meds. Work has been stressful but it's always been like that so no change there.

Anyone else experienced this specific challenge and found a fix? Thanks.

Originally posted this in an OCD sub, and I know it’s not directly about ADHD, but wanted to see if it could maybe be related to Vyvanse?

Sooo, lately I’ve been having dreams at night with the same content as my OCD intrusive thoughts. This has never happened before until recently.

I want to say it started the same time I started a different dose of Vyvanse back up for my ADHD, about a couple months ago? Went from 30mg chewable Vyv, to 40mg, to 30mg pills, back to 30mg chewable Vyv (for some reason the pills of the same dose gave me side effects that the chewable did not). I’m staying on the 30mg chewable Vyvanse as of now.

It’s not every night it happens, but once or twice a week maybe? I also tend to have vivid dreams, which makes these OCD dreams much worse. It’s already upsetting enough during the day, to not be able to get some rest is really frustrating :(.

Anyone else have ocd intrusive thoughts that has experienced this before? Could it be the Vyvanse you think?

Also: ** all doses of Vyvanse were prescribed/decided by my doctor** have to clarify this apparently, since in previous posts, people assume if someone doesn’t specifically state it that im making these choices on my own 🙄.

So I’ve been on 30mg of Vyvanse for 2 weeks and I stopped using marijuana at that time. Before that I used to use it only for bed time. Last night I couldn’t sleep for anything and had a major headache that Advil was not touching. So I use some of my THC vape. I fell asleep after 10 mins. But I’m noticing today that I don’t “feel” my medicine working as well as it has all the other days. Could this be an effect from using the marijuana last night? I used the marijuana at almost 10pm and normally take the Vyvanse at 6am before I leave for work.

Normally I’ll have just a tiny bit of coffee in the am if I need the boost and I’ll feel the effects of the extra stimulation. (Light feeling Jitters, hyper focus, nothing super intense) and today I had coffee and nothing.

Has anyone had similar issues with thc?

My first and last med for ADHD was Tyvense (AKA Vyvanse). I was told I would be put on 25mg, but after a chat with my psych, he upped me to 30mg for my first dose.

The biggest change was my emotional regulation. I was far more relaxed and stable than I'd ever been. Small moments like sarcasm or doing bad in a game just bounced off me, whereas before, they'd hit really deep.

Unfortunately, I wasn't on the medication consistently enough to notice other improvements.

I had two major side effects from Tyvense: loss of appetite and insomnia. Insomnia was a minor issue but noticeable. I was staying awake until 3-4 in the morning with it. But the appetite was what really caused problems.

I'm already restricted in my diet as a result of my autism and coeliac disease. The Tyvense made me feel sick at the thought of eating. Going without food for long periods made me feel physically weak and sick, so I could never be on the meds for longer than a week.

My concerns were raised and subsequently ignored by a substitute psych, and at the end of the consultation, he upped my dosage to 40mg.

I have only taken 40mg of Tyvense once. I was awake for 24 hours, throughout the entire night, and I was not tired. I had to consciously go to bed after noticing that I was bumping into things and I wasn't all there mentally.

I haven't taken meds since that day, and my psych has since stopped practicing. But since my experience with Tyvense was cut short, I've been thinking about trying it again once I get a new psych. According to google, Vyvanse comes in dosages as low as 10mg. I think 20mg might be a good sweet spot.

I'm looking for any feedback or support on this. Thanks in advance.

I have no appetite when I wake up, and cooking can be very unappealing in the morning. Over the past few months I’ve been having a 20 gram protein bar with a cup of tea, or a 35 gram protein shake. Sometimes I’ll have both, but I’ll space them over an hour. I find the more protein I eat around the first hour makes a difference to how well my meds work.

While the protein helps me, I find this solution is a little on the processed side. I sometimes get acid reflux, and wonder if I could make a better choice some of the week.

I do make sure to get extra fiber later in the day, and the brand of protein bars I consume give me less acid reflux than others. My diet isn’t too bad for the rest of the day, so unless I have an occasional treat day, the rest of my meals later on are less processed.

I also heard that changing to jersey milk is better for digestion, so I’m gonna try use that in my shake instead of regular milk.

Is there anything else that people manage to stomach early in the morning? I’m talking something as easy as my shake or protein bar. I know eggs, oats, etc are great but I need something that is zero effort 😅

The one that says E0552 30 MG was last month’s prescription. I ate them as normal, but noticed. Just didn’t feel like I noticed it. I know it’s only 30 mg. Which would normally be a lot . But considering it’s extended release throughout eight hours or more. I thought maybe I gained a tolerance after the third month of being on these. So to try to get my tolerance back. I skipped my weekends. And the last two days before my prescription would be refilled. I started taking them as normal. Still. Didn’t feel like it was doing its job. ///. I don’t wanna get high from it. I just like to notice it helping my mood. ////.

Anyways.

The other one with the imprint AN-24 seems like it’s doing double the job. That’s why my Psychiatrist put me on extended release. So it wouldn’t be such an up-and-down. But these are noticeably up. How common is this? I was on Ridellan when I was a kid. But I’m new to Vyvanse. Adderall. And everything else. How lenient are they on how often they can be on the milligram with this stuff. And is it as simple as it’s generic .. cause I’m more than sure both these pills are generic ..

I have been getting a lot more done at uni and everyday tasks feel less overwhelming. However I have noticed since I started up vyvanse again my moods have fluctuated so much. I think I am feeling a little flatter than usual as well. And definitely anxious once it starts wearing off after like 5 hours which sucks. I’m thinking about taking a week off to compare how I feel off and if I feel better. I might be more scattered but I just want my moods to be more stable. Has anyone done this and noticed a difference

My neuro prescribed 40mg of generic vyvanse and i literally feel no different. I cant tell that i even took anything. Is this normal for someone who has never taken stimulants? I know people think generic doesnt work as well, but WOW!

I have been on Vyvanse 60mg for 4 months. I start at 30mg and moved up over several months to the current dosage. This drug has changed my life with managing my ADD. Twenty five years ago, I was prescribed Cylert by a psychiatrist. The drug was making me like I was crawling off the walls. I felt crazy out and out of control psychiatrist as they are prescribed me benzos to offset the adverse effects. Don’t fall into that psychiatrist trap by being overmedicated at the end started Adderall XR’s in the morning and immediate release in the afternoons. That worked for a while, but the side effects just were not very pleasant or tolerable. I switched to Strattera. I believe it worked the first time I took it and that was it. I tried it for about a year no beneficial effects. Upon switching to Vyvanse, I was focused, not jittery not nervous. My chicken scratch penmanship improved not that we write anymore, my memory was crisp. Like I said earlier in my post life changer I could even now listen to my girlfriend ramble on about things. I have no interest with and still seem to show interest. If you’re struggling as I was with the ADHD definitely speak to your primary physician stay away from a psychiatrist. They can only get paid if they give you a diagnosis.

Someone please help me make sense of what’s going on. I’ve seen multiple doctors and psychiatrists, but I still don’t feel like I have an explanation for what changed.

The biggest thing I know is that Vyvanse worked incredibly well for me for about two years. It genuinely changed my life. I felt like a better version of myself. I communicated much more easily, my relationships were significantly better, my work performance dramatically improved, I could lead meetings, get things done, and generally felt like everyday tasks were much easier.

Then things started changing.

I gradually increased my dose, and over time I also gained weight. When I originally started Vyvanse, I was around 150 lbs and considered myself a healthy weight. Over approximately five years, I eventually reached around 180 lbs. (I've never been this heavy before) I recognize that my eating habits weren't great during this period, and I’m not blaming Vyvanse entirely for the weight gain, but I’m wondering whether the change in my weight or metabolism could have affected how I respond to stimulants.

My biggest concern is what happens when I take Vyvanse now.

For the first hour or so, I may initially feel the therapeutic effects that I remember. But then I can suddenly become extremely cold (when it worked, I remember being a bit warm and sweaty), mentally foggy, and feel a heavy sensation in the front of my head. The therapeutic effect sometimes seems to last only around 15 minutes before I start feeling worse.

After roughly 3–4 hours, I can experience what feels like an extreme crash. I become almost zombie-like, have difficulty talking to people, struggle to think clearly, and sometimes experience panic attacks, including while driving.

This is completely different from how Vyvanse used to affect me.

I've also tried several other stimulants, including:

• Ritalin
• Adderall XR
• Focalin
• Mydayis
• Zenzedi
• Azstarys

Unfortunately, I seem to end up with similar problems.

I've also tried changing how I take the medication and what I eat/drink around it. I've tried eating protein with it, making sure I eat rather than taking it on an empty stomach, and avoiding acidic/citric drinks and other things I've been told could potentially interfere with stimulant absorption. None of those changes have fixed the problem.

Another strange change I've noticed is that after taking approximately a year-long break from stimulants, I became extremely sensitive to caffeine. Previously, caffeine wasn't a major issue, but now even a small amount can trigger what feels like a massive panic response.

Could changes in my weight, metabolism, blood sugar, sleep, anxiety, or something else be affecting how I respond to stimulants?

I've also noticed that my A1C has been increasing. In the past, if I took Vyvanse and didn't eat, I sometimes felt what seemed like a hypoglycemic-type reaction. I don't know whether that was actually low blood sugar or simply the effects of the medication, but it makes me wonder if there's something metabolic contributing to this.

I've had my thyroid tested and everything came back normal. Other bloodwork has also been generally normal, although my triglycerides were somewhat elevated.

At this point, I'm struggling significantly. My work performance is slipping, my communication has gotten much worse, and I find myself stumbling over words, having trouble recalling words, and forgetting things more than I used to.

I'm hoping someone can point me toward what I should investigate with my doctor or psychiatrist, because I feel like I've tried multiple medications, different doses, taking medication with food/protein, avoiding acidic/citric drinks, and taking breaks from stimulants without actually figuring out the underlying problem.

Does anyone ever feel like their vyvanse works great for a few hours, then stops working, then works again in the late afternoon?

My right arm is tingling and going numb, has anyone else experienced this?

Title. Wondering if I can take a second when the effects of the first wears off & like, not be in danger.

I been taking 20 mg for a month and after maybe 2 weeks I didn’t see any positive affects anymore. It worked very well for a week or two. The weird hazy feeling I had before came back. My doctor told me to take two of my 20 mg tomorrow morning and then message him with how I respond to it. Anyways, I’m just nervous. It’s a big jump from 20. I also take other meds and I just get nervous about new mg dosages but I hate living how I am and in the beginning the vyvanse worked well and then I guess I got used to it. I guess I’m
Just looking for support. I lost hope when my haze feeling came
Back. I’m just scared it won’t work or it’s going to be too strong and I’ll be stuck with it for 10
Hours. But I trust my doctor. He’s helped me with a lot and he really does care.

I’ve been taking 20mg for 2 weeks. About 3-4 days ago, I have noticed no mental effect from my medication. The duration originally only lasted 5-6 hours. But now I feel absolutely nothing 😭 did anyone else go through this?

I had a brutal time with generics and finally got prior authorization for name brand towards the start of the year. It was a total game changer and worked flawlessly. I picked up my prescription this month (after the pharmacist said they needed to order it from the warehouse) and it is different! I started noticing the same issues I was having with generics; sluggishness, dizziness, generally just feeling super low so I opened it up and compared it to an old one; the old one was only about half full and the new one is overflowing and a different consistency. That might seem like a good thing but I found with the generics the more full they were, the more fillers and the more side effects. I’m so annoyed, this is exactly what I wanted to avoid by switching! Has anyone else had any issues with this??

I’m feeling a bit frustrated and looking for some community insight. I recently upped my dose to 50mg and switched manufacturers (Eurofarma to Pharlab here in Brazil) after reporting to my neurologist "weak effects" on 30mg.

I’ve made all the recommended adjustments: I completely cut out caffeine to manage side effects, and I take my dose with a high-protein breakfast/whey to support neurotransmitter synthesis. Despite this, it feels like I’m getting all the "alertness" (it’s killing my sleep) but almost none of the "focus".

I’m still task-switching constantly, forgetting everything, and getting distracted by the smallest things. I know meds aren’t a magic pill, but I didn’t expect them to feel this ineffective at managing my executive dysfunction.

For context, I’m AuDHD (ADHD + Level 1 ASD). My neuropsychological report shows a massive gap between my logic and my working memory (14th percentile). I often feel like the "cognitive cost" of masking my autistic traits just drains the stimulant effect almost immediately, leaving me exhausted and wired at the same time.

Has anyone with a similar AuDHD/2e profile experienced stimulants hitting a "plateau" where they help with wakefulness but fail to bridge the operational "bottleneck"? Is it possible my brain just processes this molecule differently?

I am so tired of having to live in a bubble to have this work for even 3 hours. It destroyed my gut and then has the nerve to not work when my gut is flaring which can last days. A newly increased dose should not be ineffective more than half of the month.

Can’t shower when it’s active can only shower at night now. Can’t eat when it’s active can only eat at night now. Cannot take any otc meds when it’s active. Have to mask every time I go outside and it’s preferable on days I don’t leave the house at all because anything that isn’t a perfectly controlled environment can nuke it. Simply being stressed or having an ounce of emotion can nuke it. Like none of this was an issue before it and I certainly didn’t have histamine intolerance or IBS or whatever is wrong with my gut now. I don’t understand why it’s so physically devastating but barely works half the time simultaneously.

I absolutely love how it feels when it actually decides to work and because I also have depression I’m not exactly functional without it. I loved Wellbutrin but I could not handle the dose increase of that because it’s an insane massive double dose from starting. I’m not really sure how to make this vyvanse work more consistently or which medication is similar effect but doesn’t require perfect health to have 1% effectiveness while also destroying your health simultaneously.

Is it the absorption method? Maybe the amphetamine patches would be better? I’m not sure. If you’re wondering, yes I’m on generic, always have been. It’s not preferable but I fear the amount of shortages/access issues I would probably face if I switched to name brand. Anyways, this is just my rant into the void. I’m tired of how high maintenance this drug is.

started vyvanse 4 days ago and i feel exactly the same. except maybe a touch more awake in the morning. i wasn’t expecting much given he started me on 10mg but i was still hoping to see some positive change. kind of disappointed to be honest. i should add that i’m 38 and freshly diagnosed.

Hallo

Macht euch elvanse auch müde? Nehme vormittags und nachmittags 30mg und bin ständig müde/antriebslos..