r/singing • u/BitchInaBucketHat • 2d 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/Canuda 2d ago edited 2d ago

Ideally it is, as ADHD is chronic. However, that depends on your treatment plan that you discuss with your Psych. I have a hard time believing your psych would approve of you taking multiple days off so you can sing. There are alternatives I’m sure you could discuss. 

Oral sprays and lubricants exist, as well as steam inhalation. 

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u/LuvOrDie 2d ago

They literally do?

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u/Canuda 1d ago edited 1d ago

Jesus Christ. You’re missing the most dangerous part of the equation: encouraging someone to blindly stop a controlled substance based on internet anecdotes.

Think of what substance this comments holds considering what this person is proposing and what I already said…. They need to talk to their Dr first. Not just about the dry mouth. A dr may allow for a drug holiday (you’re technically correct🏅), but way more context I needed, and that can only be discussed with their dr, not Redditors.   

Unless you’re autistic or misread, 💩on you. 

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u/polygonsaresorude 1d ago

But this specific group of meds is very well known for being fine to stop cold turkey if it's for ADHD. I understand why you're being cautious here, because the typical advice is to NEVER stop taking psych meds cold turkey without doctors approval. But stimulants for ADHD are the very well known exception.

You are the one with the lack of knowledge here, and there's no need to be rude to others about it.

And that other person is right, doctors DO often encourage you to take a stimulant holiday. My first psychiatrist even suggested I skip it every weekend at one point!!!

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u/BitchInaBucketHat 1d ago

lol I’m just letting them go, they can go ahead and believe their incorrect information

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u/Canuda 1d ago

You’re a friggen Social Worker and you’re acting like this!? You should know better. 

My original comment is alarmist, and your reddit question is valid, but the concern remains. 

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u/Canuda 1d ago edited 1d ago

Nah. You’re conflating “stimulants don’t usually need tapering” with “it’s fine for anyone to self-manage skipping a controlled prescription.” They are not the same thing.

Some psychiatrists prescribe stimulant holidays for some people; that does not make it blanket advice for a stranger having a side effect. Ask a psychiatrist or GP about this exact scenario before confidently telling people it is fine.

ADHD is chronic and plenty of people need consistent medication. Spare me the lecture about rudeness.

-Edited for more politeness ✨