Comments on: Vyvanse – Now Available Across the USA http://www.addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-now-available-across-the-usa/ A blog about Attention Deficit Disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:39:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Dr. Kenny Handelman http://www.addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-now-available-across-the-usa/comment-page-1/#comment-692849 Dr. Kenny Handelman Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:50:21 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-now-available-across-the-usa/#comment-692849 Nancy- I don't think Health Canada will approve the 70 mg dose. They reviewed the same data that the FDA did, and decided not to give us the 70mg. A doctor could still prescribe 70 mg in Canada, it would just have to be in 2 capsules (ie a 30 mg + 40 mg or a 50 mg + a 20 mg). Nancy- I don’t think Health Canada will approve the 70 mg dose. They reviewed the same data that the FDA did, and decided not to give us the 70mg. A doctor could still prescribe 70 mg in Canada, it would just have to be in 2 capsules (ie a 30 mg + 40 mg or a 50 mg + a 20 mg).

]]> By: Nancy http://www.addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-now-available-across-the-usa/comment-page-1/#comment-684911 Nancy Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:47:45 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-now-available-across-the-usa/#comment-684911 Interesting details, just wondering if a Canadian taking 70 mg Vyvance would similarly has to have a US assessment and Rx from a doctor registered in the US in order to purchase the required dose in one pill which is only available in the US. Is there any thought of Health Canada approving the 70 mg dose in near future? Nancy Interesting details, just wondering if a Canadian taking 70 mg Vyvance would similarly has to have a US assessment and Rx from a doctor registered in the US in order to purchase the required dose in one pill which is only available in the US.

Is there any thought of Health Canada approving the 70 mg dose in near future?

Nancy

]]> By: k http://www.addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-now-available-across-the-usa/comment-page-1/#comment-672377 k Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:48:29 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-now-available-across-the-usa/#comment-672377 (Shawn) I've been on Vyvanse for 20 days. I first noticed the effects on day 6. I think it's wonderful! I can finally concentrate. My short-term memory has improved, I can focus, my thoughts aren't jumbled, and I'm able to be more productive. It's hard not to think "what if I'd had this years ago?" and get a bit down about it. I just try to remain thankful I've now been diagnosed and I can improve my future. It's expensive, but to me, it's worth it. I now have a career instead of multiple jobs, a relationship instead of random dating, and a mind full of clear, rational thoughts. (Shawn)
I’ve been on Vyvanse for 20 days. I first noticed the effects on day 6. I think it’s wonderful! I can finally concentrate. My short-term memory has improved, I can focus, my thoughts aren’t jumbled, and I’m able to be more productive.

It’s hard not to think “what if I’d had this years ago?” and get a bit down about it. I just try to remain thankful I’ve now been diagnosed and I can improve my future.

It’s expensive, but to me, it’s worth it. I now have a career instead of multiple jobs, a relationship instead of random dating, and a mind full of clear, rational thoughts.

]]> By: Quitbeingabitch@wakeup.com http://www.addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-now-available-across-the-usa/comment-page-1/#comment-632221 Quitbeingabitch@wakeup.com Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:45:04 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-now-available-across-the-usa/#comment-632221 Hello. I spent two years in medical school In Texas ( I won't name the school) and 50% of the students used/ abused adderall or some other stimulant. I personally believe if you just get off your pussy ass and do work, you don't need your little vyvanse or adderall. I firmly believe its for pathetic wimps who can't crawl out of bed under their own power and do your work. At 70mgs of vyvanse (30 for adderall) you're basically slamming a rail of cocaine in the morning to make your worthless miserable life that you hate manageable. I don't take stimulants and I've never done cocaine, I think you fags are all just getting high on the down low. Peace out Hello. I spent two years in medical school In Texas ( I won’t name the school) and 50% of the students used/ abused adderall or some other stimulant. I personally believe if you just get off your pussy ass and do work, you don’t need your little vyvanse or adderall. I firmly believe its for pathetic wimps who can’t crawl out of bed under their own power and do your work. At 70mgs of vyvanse (30 for adderall) you’re basically slamming a rail of cocaine in the morning to make your worthless miserable life that you hate manageable. I don’t take stimulants and I’ve never done cocaine, I think you fags are all just getting high on the down low. Peace out

]]> By: Shawn http://www.addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-now-available-across-the-usa/comment-page-1/#comment-201399 Shawn Sun, 09 May 2010 05:20:43 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-now-available-across-the-usa/#comment-201399 Hi Dr. Handelman, Fantastic website and blog! I was just diagnosed with ADHD-inattention, as of Thursday of this week. I got Vyvanse as of Saturday. I took one 30 mg capsule and didn't notice anything. I took it around 1 P.M., as I got the meds late (pharmacy didn't have it on Thursday). Though, it should have been taken in the morning not the P.M. Anyway, after taking it I just slept all day. I noticed some heart racing. But it wore off. Other than that, it doesn't seem to have any negative effects. Then again, it's only been one dose. Based on all the information I have read on your blog, comments from users, and other info on the web, it seems like most people have an effect of some sort right away. I didn't have this at all. I will have my second dose tomorrow (Sunday)...maybe I will notice something. With that all said, any insight into how fast I should feel an effect? Thanks for any insight! Best, Shawn Hi Dr. Handelman,

Fantastic website and blog!

I was just diagnosed with ADHD-inattention, as of Thursday of this week. I got Vyvanse as of Saturday. I took one 30 mg capsule and didn’t notice anything. I took it around 1 P.M., as I got the meds late (pharmacy didn’t have it on Thursday). Though, it should have been taken in the morning not the P.M. Anyway, after taking it I just slept all day. I noticed some heart racing. But it wore off. Other than that, it doesn’t seem to have any negative effects. Then again, it’s only been one dose. Based on all the information I have read on your blog, comments from users, and other info on the web, it seems like most people have an effect of some sort right away. I didn’t have this at all. I will have my second dose tomorrow (Sunday)…maybe I will notice something.

With that all said, any insight into how fast I should feel an effect?

Thanks for any insight!

Best,
Shawn

]]> By: PAUL http://www.addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-now-available-across-the-usa/comment-page-1/#comment-196901 PAUL Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:31:29 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-now-available-across-the-usa/#comment-196901 Hi - I have been looking to find Vyvanse that is affordable--I do not have insurance. I took Vyvanse a year ago, but it started to become to expensive. So now I take Adderall 3 times a day (the Adderall XR didn't last with me very long) I have a long day that starts at 5am. I remember that Vyvanse works better....if its not cash-price-affordable, then I will have to increase my Adderall. ANy suggestions? Hi –
I have been looking to find Vyvanse that is affordable–I do not have insurance. I took Vyvanse a year ago, but it started to become to expensive. So now I take Adderall 3 times a day (the Adderall XR didn’t last with me very long) I have a long day that starts at 5am. I remember that Vyvanse works better….if its not cash-price-affordable, then I will have to increase my Adderall. ANy suggestions?

]]> By: kathy http://www.addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-now-available-across-the-usa/comment-page-1/#comment-148885 kathy Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:24:39 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-now-available-across-the-usa/#comment-148885 this information is false and not correct. if you look in web md you will see that this drug id so highly addictive that doctors take you off it occasionally to keep one from having sever addictive behaviors. my son is taking this medication and it is a horrible drug with side effects that can kill young children if taken with simple things such as caffeine, and cold medications. parents need to look into this drug before giving it to children. sadly my son is living with his father and i cannot stop my son from taking this medication. i fear it will result in his death. my son for weeks has been complaining of stomach problems that the doctors say will go away, his heart rate is faster than normal and can cause tachycardia. he is doing mentally well but is the risk of death worth him being a zombie to satisfy society? please parents research this medication before giving it to your child.. this information is false and not correct. if you look in web md you will see that this drug id so highly addictive that doctors take you off it occasionally to keep one from having sever addictive behaviors. my son is taking this medication and it is a horrible drug with side effects that can kill young children if taken with simple things such as caffeine, and cold medications. parents need to look into this drug before giving it to children. sadly my son is living with his father and i cannot stop my son from taking this medication. i fear it will result in his death. my son for weeks has been complaining of stomach problems that the doctors say will go away, his heart rate is faster than normal and can cause tachycardia. he is doing mentally well but is the risk of death worth him being a zombie to satisfy society? please parents research this medication before giving it to your child..

]]> By: Dr. Kenny Handelman http://www.addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-now-available-across-the-usa/comment-page-1/#comment-122678 Dr. Kenny Handelman Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:03:26 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-now-available-across-the-usa/#comment-122678 Hi Joan, Firstly -I'm glad to hear that you are working to get treatment for your ADD. This will help to decrease your risk of misusing substances. When it comes to 'non-abusable' ADHD Medication - there is Strattera - the non-stimulant which has no abuse potential at all. When it comes to the stimulants - Vyvanse is less likely to be abused, as are the long actings (i.e. Adderall XR, Concerta, etc.). You should avoid the short acting medicines - i.e. Ritalin/ adderall. When it comes to 'socially acceptable medicines' - I think you need to talk to your doctor about this issue - get some good facts, set up a plan on how to use and monitor your medication, and then use the medicine that works best for you. If people comment and make things difficult for you -they are being ignorant. So, either educate them, or ignore them. That's my 2 cents :-) Dr. Kenny Hi Joan,
Firstly -I’m glad to hear that you are working to get treatment for your ADD. This will help to decrease your risk of misusing substances. When it comes to ‘non-abusable’ ADHD Medication – there is Strattera – the non-stimulant which has no abuse potential at all. When it comes to the stimulants – Vyvanse is less likely to be abused, as are the long actings (i.e. Adderall XR, Concerta, etc.). You should avoid the short acting medicines – i.e. Ritalin/ adderall.
When it comes to ‘socially acceptable medicines’ – I think you need to talk to your doctor about this issue – get some good facts, set up a plan on how to use and monitor your medication, and then use the medicine that works best for you. If people comment and make things difficult for you -they are being ignorant. So, either educate them, or ignore them. That’s my 2 cents :-)
Dr. Kenny

]]> By: joan http://www.addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-now-available-across-the-usa/comment-page-1/#comment-122538 joan Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:13:22 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-now-available-across-the-usa/#comment-122538 I am 54 years old. I have a histroy of chemical dependancy. I recently had a surgery and relapsed by taking 3 vicodin I had for the effect not pain. I have been taking adderall xl for 5 years. I was diagnosed when my son was... I am a health care professional, and I reported myself and entered treatment. There I have become aware of the different ways people are abusing the med. I am taking a lot of heat about using meds for ADD. I am ashamed to take medication, but my life has improved so much as a result of medication. Do you have an opinion about which medication may be safest for me to take, or which medication may be more social acceptable aka low abuse potential. Thank you I am 54 years old. I have a histroy of chemical dependancy. I recently had a surgery and relapsed by taking 3 vicodin I had for the effect not pain. I have been taking adderall xl for 5 years. I was diagnosed when my son was… I am a health care professional, and I reported myself and entered treatment. There I have become aware of the different ways people are abusing the med. I am taking a lot of heat about using meds for ADD. I am ashamed to take medication, but my life has improved so much as a result of medication. Do you have an opinion about which medication may be safest for me to take, or which medication may be more social acceptable aka low abuse potential. Thank you

]]> By: Shawn http://www.addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-now-available-across-the-usa/comment-page-1/#comment-87271 Shawn Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:55:26 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-now-available-across-the-usa/#comment-87271 Dr. Kenny, Thanks for the details man... didn't know the Province thing. When you get a moment, drop me an email... love to ask about a referral and talk about some JV... been meaning to do that for some time. Know a lot about the importance of focus, challenges with ADD and the nutrition, fitness connection... Thanks! Shawn Dr. Kenny,

Thanks for the details man… didn’t know the Province thing.

When you get a moment, drop me an email… love to ask about a referral and talk about some JV… been meaning to do that for some time.

Know a lot about the importance of focus, challenges with ADD and the nutrition, fitness connection…

Thanks!
Shawn

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