Comments on: Vyvanse Dosage: How to Get the Right Dose http://www.addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-dosage-how-to-get-the-right-dose/ A blog about Attention Deficit Disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:13:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: julie malan http://www.addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-dosage-how-to-get-the-right-dose/comment-page-4/#comment-861591 julie malan Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:26:37 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-dosage-how-to-get-the-right-dose/#comment-861591 im on vyvance but it only works in the morning im on vyvance but it only works in the morning

]]> By: lewis http://www.addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-dosage-how-to-get-the-right-dose/comment-page-3/#comment-834614 lewis Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:20:26 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-dosage-how-to-get-the-right-dose/#comment-834614 my dr put me on 50mg vyvanse and i feel so jittery but sleepy. do you have any recommendations on how to get over that feeling. i also feel a little rush and then the jitters. the exact opposite of adderal which made me a sleep, calm zombie. my dr put me on 50mg vyvanse and i feel so jittery but sleepy. do you have any recommendations on how to get over that feeling. i also feel a little rush and then the jitters. the exact opposite of adderal which made me a sleep, calm zombie.

]]> By: samantha http://www.addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-dosage-how-to-get-the-right-dose/comment-page-4/#comment-834136 samantha Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:55:08 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-dosage-how-to-get-the-right-dose/#comment-834136 I agree with another reply to this....we added 1mg of intuniv and it made a huge difference. Although I give it in the morning with his vyvanse. My son is 15, and we have tried 4 different meds...vyvanse combined with intuniv is what works for us. Although as they grow things change....talk to your doc about intuniv. I agree with another reply to this….we added 1mg of intuniv and it made a huge difference. Although I give it in the morning with his vyvanse. My son is 15, and we have tried 4 different meds…vyvanse combined with intuniv is what works for us. Although as they grow things change….talk to your doc about intuniv.

]]> By: samantha http://www.addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-dosage-how-to-get-the-right-dose/comment-page-4/#comment-834122 samantha Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:49:32 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-dosage-how-to-get-the-right-dose/#comment-834122 That is a dangerous combination.....have you looked at the side effects for a vyvnase overdose? My son OD'd on vyvanse....it is dangerous. If you get through the OD part, it can leave long term serious heart problems. If you are finding that the 27mg of concerta doesnt help, ask your doc for something different. I have an 18 yr old that takes 40mg of vyvanse. He is 6'3 and 170.....if you are taking it for the rush then you are on a dangerous path, if you are really in need of help for ADHD, talk to the doc. I am not saying that to sound mean and hateful, I have 4 teenagers, I know what is easily available to you guys at school, but I dont think you (kids in general) understand the ramifications of taking all those meds. That is a dangerous combination…..have you looked at the side effects for a vyvnase overdose? My son OD’d on vyvanse….it is dangerous. If you get through the OD part, it can leave long term serious heart problems. If you are finding that the 27mg of concerta doesnt help, ask your doc for something different. I have an 18 yr old that takes 40mg of vyvanse. He is 6’3 and 170…..if you are taking it for the rush then you are on a dangerous path, if you are really in need of help for ADHD, talk to the doc. I am not saying that to sound mean and hateful, I have 4 teenagers, I know what is easily available to you guys at school, but I dont think you (kids in general) understand the ramifications of taking all those meds.

]]> By: samantha http://www.addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-dosage-how-to-get-the-right-dose/comment-page-4/#comment-834104 samantha Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:42:00 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-dosage-how-to-get-the-right-dose/#comment-834104 My son is 15. He has been diagnosed with severe ADHD, ODD(oppostional defiancy disorder), and depression. He started on concert when he was 9, which at the time was wonderful, but as he grew, they upped the dose, and we started having problems. We tried Adderall. Didn't seem to help him at all. We started on vyvanse about 2 years ago. We went from 40mg, gradually to 70, and are now back to 60. He does well on this. About 6 months ago we added 1mg of Intuniv. This seems to be our magical combination. The vyvanse last longer than concerta, the behaviour that comes with ODD has diminished. It hasnt gone, but he can control it better. I think and important part of this treatment, along with meds, is seeing a counselor/psychiatrist/therapist. It will help tremendously. My son has seen one for a few years...psychotherapist and psychiatrist. BUT, really watch the psychiatrist. While the therapist has a whole hour committed to talking to my son, and listening to him, the psychiatrist doesnt. The first one we had would spend maybe 10 minutes with him....basic, how are things, school ok? Heres your new prescrip. The one we have now will sit and talk to him alone, then me alone, or the both of us together. He schedules 30 minutes for us....and is great. We have been there longer, and when things got really bad for us, he had us in his office that day. So just finding one that will work with you, and seem to care will help. As far as side effects, when he was on a higher dose, he would get light headed, obviously his appetite...but that is all meds like this. he still eats, but just a smaller amount. He has lost maybe 10lbs over the last few years....sometimes even gained. Those shakes....slim fast/ensure?meal replacement kinds.....are always good for an extra nutrition add on. I do keep his meds in my purse. They are an addictive drug, and apparently sell well at high schools. It is like speed if you do not have ADHD. The kids take them and can stay up all night and study and do homework. Just a warning...I have a houseful of teenage boys all the time, so I like to play it safe. Sorry this was so long....but I like the meds, I like how they help my son, and he is old enough to let me know what works and what doesnt. Hope you find an answer among this site that will help you. My son is 15. He has been diagnosed with severe ADHD, ODD(oppostional defiancy disorder), and depression. He started on concert when he was 9, which at the time was wonderful, but as he grew, they upped the dose, and we started having problems. We tried Adderall. Didn’t seem to help him at all. We started on vyvanse about 2 years ago. We went from 40mg, gradually to 70, and are now back to 60. He does well on this. About 6 months ago we added 1mg of Intuniv. This seems to be our magical combination. The vyvanse last longer than concerta, the behaviour that comes with ODD has diminished. It hasnt gone, but he can control it better. I think and important part of this treatment, along with meds, is seeing a counselor/psychiatrist/therapist. It will help tremendously. My son has seen one for a few years…psychotherapist and psychiatrist. BUT, really watch the psychiatrist. While the therapist has a whole hour committed to talking to my son, and listening to him, the psychiatrist doesnt. The first one we had would spend maybe 10 minutes with him….basic, how are things, school ok? Heres your new prescrip. The one we have now will sit and talk to him alone, then me alone, or the both of us together. He schedules 30 minutes for us….and is great. We have been there longer, and when things got really bad for us, he had us in his office that day. So just finding one that will work with you, and seem to care will help.
As far as side effects, when he was on a higher dose, he would get light headed, obviously his appetite…but that is all meds like this. he still eats, but just a smaller amount. He has lost maybe 10lbs over the last few years….sometimes even gained. Those shakes….slim fast/ensure?meal replacement kinds…..are always good for an extra nutrition add on. I do keep his meds in my purse. They are an addictive drug, and apparently sell well at high schools. It is like speed if you do not have ADHD. The kids take them and can stay up all night and study and do homework. Just a warning…I have a houseful of teenage boys all the time, so I like to play it safe.
Sorry this was so long….but I like the meds, I like how they help my son, and he is old enough to let me know what works and what doesnt.
Hope you find an answer among this site that will help you.

]]> By: Kristi WInters http://www.addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-dosage-how-to-get-the-right-dose/comment-page-4/#comment-812258 Kristi WInters Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:13:21 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-dosage-how-to-get-the-right-dose/#comment-812258 My 5 year old is currently on 40mg of Vyvanse. He refuses to eat at all, would it be appropriate to ask to lower his dose to 20 mg? Without the meds, he is insane with his ADHD, with it, he is well behaved but refuses to eat. He has been on the meds for about 2 mos and has already lost 3 lbs. he only weighs 44 lbs as is. My 5 year old is currently on 40mg of Vyvanse. He refuses to eat at all, would it be appropriate to ask to lower his dose to 20 mg? Without the meds, he is insane with his ADHD, with it, he is well behaved but refuses to eat. He has been on the meds for about 2 mos and has already lost 3 lbs. he only weighs 44 lbs as is.

]]> By: Mom of add child http://www.addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-dosage-how-to-get-the-right-dose/comment-page-4/#comment-789336 Mom of add child Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:59:54 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-dosage-how-to-get-the-right-dose/#comment-789336 My son has been on vyvanse for nearly a year, 20 mg then upped to 30. He's had issues at home but is doing very well in school... Has a hard time falling asleep, combative, tunes me out.... Ect... We were given INTUNIV. 1 mg to take about an hour before bedtime... It has helped his overall day... His sleeping habits are normal, he's more agreeable and is happier with his progress than just on the vyvanse alone... My son has been on vyvanse for nearly a year, 20 mg then upped to 30. He’s had issues at home but is doing very well in school… Has a hard time falling asleep, combative, tunes me out…. Ect… We were given INTUNIV. 1 mg to take about an hour before bedtime… It has helped his overall day… His sleeping habits are normal, he’s more agreeable and is happier with his progress than just on the vyvanse alone…

]]> By: Gina http://www.addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-dosage-how-to-get-the-right-dose/comment-page-4/#comment-752547 Gina Sat, 26 Nov 2011 13:15:49 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-dosage-how-to-get-the-right-dose/#comment-752547 We've had a similar experience with vyvanse: My 16 year old daughter had been on aderall XR at various dosages for eight years her maximum dose was 30 mg (she’s tiny), but she always had many effects: anxiety, frequent stomach aches, headaches. It was suggested we switch to vyvanse. She started on lowest dose, 20 mg at the start of this school year. I was troubled by her change in behaviour. Very disconnected and somber, almost zombie like and she said she felt ‘nothing’. It showed. The other physical side effects were not present. The doctor said it would be several weeks before we would see any change but these effects were immediate. Within two weeks we were back in the Docs office to discuss it. Given her age we were willing to give it a little more time. Gradually, those ‘moody’ symptoms subsided a bit but she noticed no advantage over aderall xr in keeping her focused in school. She is currently failing 3 classes because of poor test grades and her inability to focus, and retain what is studied. We have an appointment to get her back on Aderall or try something else. She said she would rather put up with the side effects and do better in school than continue on vyvanse. She is typically a b/c student with an occassional A here and there. I have read that Aderall does better with keeping patients focused than vyvanse long term because of it’s composition. We’ve had a similar experience with vyvanse:

My 16 year old daughter had been on aderall XR at various dosages for eight years her maximum dose was 30 mg (she’s tiny), but she always had many effects: anxiety, frequent stomach aches, headaches. It was suggested we switch to vyvanse. She started on lowest dose, 20 mg at the start of this school year. I was troubled by her change in behaviour. Very disconnected and somber, almost zombie like and she said she felt ‘nothing’. It showed. The other physical side effects were not present. The doctor said it would be several weeks before we would see any change but these effects were immediate. Within two weeks we were back in the Docs office to discuss it. Given her age we were willing to give it a little more time. Gradually, those ‘moody’ symptoms subsided a bit but she noticed no advantage over aderall xr in keeping her focused in school. She is currently failing 3 classes because of poor test grades and her inability to focus, and retain what is studied. We have an appointment to get her back on Aderall or try something else. She said she would rather put up with the side effects and do better in school than continue on vyvanse. She is typically a b/c student with an occassional A here and there. I have read that Aderall does better with keeping patients focused than vyvanse long term because of it’s composition.

]]> By: Gina http://www.addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-dosage-how-to-get-the-right-dose/comment-page-4/#comment-752521 Gina Sat, 26 Nov 2011 12:58:11 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-dosage-how-to-get-the-right-dose/#comment-752521 My 16 year old daughter had been on aderall XR at various dosages for eight years her maximum dose was 30 mg (she's tiny), but she always had many effects: anxiety, frequent stomach aches, headaches. It was suggested we switch to vyvanse. She started on lowest dose, 20 mg at the start of this school year. I was troubled by her change in behaviour. Very disconnected and somber, almost zombie like and she said she felt 'nothing'. It showed. The other physical side effects were not present. The doctor said it would be several weeks before we would see any change but these effects were immediate. Within two weeks we were back in the Docs office to discuss it. Given her age we were willing to give it a little more time. Gradually, those 'moody' symptoms subsided a bit but she noticed no advantage over aderall xr in keeping her focused in school. She is currently failing 3 classes because of poor test grades and her inability to focus, and retain what is studied. We have an appointment to get her back on Aderall or try something else. She said she would rather put up with the side effects and do better in school than continue on vyvanse. She is typically a b/c student with an occassional A here and there. I have read that Aderall does better with keeping patients focused than vyvanse long term because of it's composition. My 16 year old daughter had been on aderall XR at various dosages for eight years her maximum dose was 30 mg (she’s tiny), but she always had many effects: anxiety, frequent stomach aches, headaches. It was suggested we switch to vyvanse. She started on lowest dose, 20 mg at the start of this school year. I was troubled by her change in behaviour. Very disconnected and somber, almost zombie like and she said she felt ‘nothing’. It showed. The other physical side effects were not present. The doctor said it would be several weeks before we would see any change but these effects were immediate. Within two weeks we were back in the Docs office to discuss it. Given her age we were willing to give it a little more time. Gradually, those ‘moody’ symptoms subsided a bit but she noticed no advantage over aderall xr in keeping her focused in school. She is currently failing 3 classes because of poor test grades and her inability to focus, and retain what is studied. We have an appointment to get her back on Aderall or try something else. She said she would rather put up with the side effects and do better in school than continue on vyvanse. She is typically a b/c student with an occassional A here and there. I have read that Aderall does better with keeping patients focused than vyvanse long term because of it’s composition.

]]> By: Mark http://www.addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-dosage-how-to-get-the-right-dose/comment-page-4/#comment-750231 Mark Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:15:43 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-dosage-how-to-get-the-right-dose/#comment-750231 I'm not a Dr. or a pharma. rep. but I know quite a few. The money and speeches at functions also come with long hours of paperwork and questionaires. They spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to become family Doctors. They get paid very little in comparision along with much longer then 40 hour weeks. The work they do for the pharmaceutical companies is very important in understanding effectiveness and side effects of those drugs. Are you suggesting they should spend 6-10 hours a week and get paid nothing for their time? What you're suggesting is dangerous. Some people need medication. Don't make people who really need help feel bad because of your beliefs. I respect your right to voice you opinion and everyone should make that decision for themselves. But, don't suggest that all medications are bad. Vyvanse has been a saving grace for me. I am healthier and can read and do things I have always want to do. Ritalin and Adderall never did those things for me. Are drugs overused in some cases? I'm sure they are. But, that doesn't mean they don't help save peoples careers and families. Please don't take this as mean spirited. Have a wonderful holiday season... Consider yourself lucky that you have no need for help. I’m not a Dr. or a pharma. rep. but I know quite a few. The money and speeches at functions also come with long hours of paperwork and questionaires. They spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to become family Doctors. They get paid very little in comparision along with much longer then 40 hour weeks. The work they do for the pharmaceutical companies is very important in understanding effectiveness and side effects of those drugs. Are you suggesting they should spend 6-10 hours a week and get paid nothing for their time? What you’re suggesting is dangerous. Some people need medication. Don’t make people who really need help feel bad because of your beliefs. I respect your right to voice you opinion and everyone should make that decision for themselves. But, don’t suggest that all medications are bad. Vyvanse has been a saving grace for me. I am healthier and can read and do things I have always want to do. Ritalin and Adderall never did those things for me. Are drugs overused in some cases? I’m sure they are. But, that doesn’t mean they don’t help save peoples careers and families. Please don’t take this as mean spirited. Have a wonderful holiday season… Consider yourself lucky that you have no need for help.

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