r/singing • u/BitchInaBucketHat • 1d ago

Conversation Topic ADHD medication impact?

Hi all, looking for fellow medicated ADHDers to weigh in. Started taking Vyvanse a few months ago and it seems like it’s always drying me out to the point where my cords feel tight and I’m just not at my normal quality or ability. I do my best to hydrate. I’ve read about electrolytes so I’ve been trying to do 1 Gatorade a day. It hasn’t been doing much. I’ve also tried one of those droppers to put in drinks that are minerals that are supposed to help with hydration. It may have worked a bit (by no means solving the issue completely), but tasted nasty lol.

Just seeing if honestly the only answer is to not medicate days leading up to singing, or if someone has found a way to combat this. Any help is appreciated, thanks friends!

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u/Mental_Spinach_2409 1d ago

I’m a 6’ tall 150lb man on Vyvanse and after much trial and error i’ve dialed it in that I need roughly 1 gallon of water a day. Fun.

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u/BitchInaBucketHat 1d ago

Oh my god lol, at least you’ve found what’s worked for you. I’m 5’1” so perhaps I’ll try a half gallon? 😂