Vyvanse Works For Adult ADD & ADHD
ByA new study was just released which documents that Vyvanse works for Adults with ADD and ADHD.
Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a new medication for ADD and ADHD, which is currently approved for ADHD in children, aged 6-12.
Shire, the makers of Vyvanse, have applied to the FDA for approval for Vyvanse to be indicated in Adults.
This study documents that it works, and will hopefully help to make this medication more available to adults with ADD/ADHD.
To read more details of this new study, click here.
To read real life stories on whether Vyvanse works, visit this post on my blog – and be sure to scroll down (and please consider sharing your story!).
Dr. Kenny
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a new medication for ADD and ADHD, which is currently approved for ADHD in children, aged 6-12. Shire, the makers of Vyvanse, have applied to the FDA for approval for Vyvanse to be indicated in Adults….
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a new medication for ADD and ADHD, which is currently approved for ADHD in children, aged 6-12. Shire, the makers of Vyvanse, have applied to the FDA for approval for Vyvanse to be indicated in Adults….
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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a new medication for ADD and ADHD, which is currently approved for ADHD in children, aged 6-12. Shire, the makers of Vyvanse, have applied to the FDA for approval for Vyvanse to be indicated in Adults….
Vyvanse Works For Adult ADD & ADHD…
Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a new medication for ADD and ADHD, which is currently approved for ADHD in children, aged 6-12. Shire, the makers of Vyvanse, have applied to the FDA for approval for Vyvanse to be indicated in Adult…
Good day,
I’m 30 and i have ADHD, I have spent most of my life with out medication and i’m fine, a bit mad in the head but who it not these days.
I was put onto medication when i was a small child, and the only thing that happend was i became a Zombie, so my family stopped the drugs and i started Tie-Won-Do. which worked great.
i got out all my frustration and energy and i learned to focus.
Is your drug like Rittalin, or what ever it was call that they put me on?
Kind regards
Darkone
Hello everyone,
I am 33 and have ADD. My 6 year old son was diagnosed last year with ADHD which lead to my diagnosis. Initially he was diagnosed with Sensory Integration Dysfunction at 2 years old. We have seen a couple different therapist since and both concluded that it is definately ADHD. My husband and I automatically decided that medication was not an option because we had heard all the horror stories about Ritalin and the like. He has progressively become harder and harder for us to “control” and almost failed kindergarten. Medication is now being considered. We spoke with our pediatrician and also with our primary care about different options. We have decided to try Vyvanse, but I am taking it first to see how it effects me. I took my first dose 30mg about a half hour ago and am REALLY hoping for good results. I would like to take the same meds as my son if possible so he doesn’t feel like he’s different and will hopefully be more willing to take meds if we’re in it together! I will post my experience with Vyvanse periodically. Good luck to all of you.
vyvanse not sure which dose works better yet 40 or 50mg. However,I suffer from major depression and panic disorder for years and am not sure what medications work best to get me motivated and feeling better. I currently take klonopin, prozac, zyprexa, soma, percocet and vyvanse-doing somewhat better but any other ideas would greatly be appreciated to tell my Dr.
Sincerely,
Sharon
Hello! I am now 26 and was just recently diagnosed with ADHD in December. First I tried Strattera, which I felt did nothing. Then I was put on Concerta and didn’t really have any success with that either. The day I went to the Doctors she checked my blood pressure and I had not taken the medicine for 5 days prior and my blood pressure was high. I have never had this problem before. I have not been as active in the last year as I used to be, but I would still like to consider myself a pretty healthy person. The Doctor then prescribed me Vyvanse 40mg, the first couple days it really felt like it was working but I was also drinking coffee in the morning with it. Now coffee has never actually done anything for me as far as energy goes until I took it while on ADHD medication. With the coffee, sometimes my chest would feel uncomfortable, it’s a feeling I really can’t describe. So, with that I started to really think about how much blood pressure got higher and about my heart. I started researching things to help lower your blood pressure, as I do not want to be on any other medications. I completely changed my diet around to include sprouted grains, fruits, vegetables, lean meat, organic skimmed milk and I also have been drinking apple cider vinegar mixes twice a day, because I read these things can help with high blood pressure. I am sure at my next appointment she will tell me my blood pressure is better, because I feel so much better myself. My question is though, if I maintain a lifestyle like this (including exercise) and continue to take the medication, can I avoid the effects stimulants can cause on your heart and blood pressure?
Hi! I’ve been reading all over the Internet about Vyvanse. On 3/26/10 I was prescribed 20mg to start off. I am not hyper in any way nor have I ever been, so I have the non-hyper form of ADHD (ADD). I am wondering how this drug can work for both the hyper form and the non-hyper form of ADHD. How can the drug calm down one person and also give energy to a non hyper person? Since I have taken the drug I haven’t noticed any change in myself whatsoever except that I could sleep longer than usual in the morning. At night before I go to bed I drink 1-2 glasses of red wine and I fall asleep very quickly, sometimes I dream pretty vividly, but other than that, I sleep great. I do wish that I wanted to get out of bed quicker than I do in the morning. My next visit to my doctor is 3 weeks from 3/26/10 to see how this drug has been working for me. I am also taking Cymbalta-60mg and Vitamin D, and Lisinopril-10mg. I am a 45 year old married mom. My son has been struggling in the 6th grade, but my daughter is a senior in high school and she has amazing grades. Neither of my children take medication of any kind. I am praying that I can help my son turn around his study habits during this last 8 weeks of school so that he will be successful in school. He is very much a leader and a strong, god-loving boy, he has his moments though. He is a drummer in the band at school. I am praying that he won’t ever have to be on any kind of medication and that I can help him be successful without meds. Thanks for listening. Any advice for me to get up and get motivated would be greatly appreciated. I could stay in bed all day long everyday and play on my computer and watch tv!!! I have to get up and get something done! Help!!!
I am a 47 yr old female who is just now beginning to treat my ADD. I have been to counceling recently and it was recommended that I get tested for ADHD…which I have known for years I had. As suspected, I am ADHD.
I have been taking 30mg for 1 week and I have some questions for any women my age that has taken this drug.
First, how long did it take for your body to adjust to it (meaning..the highs and lows and various other side affects).
Second, does the afternoon crash that hits stay forever, or is this something that will subside in time? This is what I find the most unpleasant.
The crazy thirst has already subsided, but the drug seems to work for a few hours and then I feel the decline…causing me to get very quiet and lethargic.
Would appreciate any feedback on my two biggest questions….thanks.
Hello CJ,
I am 52 and was diagnosed after my son was diagnosed. I always knew something was wrong and have misdiagnosed for the last 20 years. Anyway, this is my 5th day on Vyvanse and so far I’m just not sure.
First hour it kicks in it feels like too much, then for the next 5 hours I feel pretty good. Then about the seventh hour I start to feel very sleepy and don’t want to interact with anyone and get very quiet. I’m only taking 20 mg as I am very sensitive to most drugs. Am also on hormone replacement so wanted to take it slow. I see my doc in a week so I’ll see what she says. My son (15) takes morning dose of Vyvanse(7:30 Am) and then at 2:30 he takes a small dose of quick release adderal; something to consider.
I have been taking vyvanse 30 mg. for almost a year, and feel that maybe it needs to be bumped up. I also suffer from panic disorder and depression. I take 5mg. of ritalin with the vyvanse in the am to jump start it, but really isn’t helpful, would adderal short acting with vyvanse be a better choice or should the vyvanse be increased? Any feedback would greatly be appreciated.
Thank You!
Sincerely,
Abby
Probably you need a higher dose of vyvanse. Having short acting adderall probably makes more sense as it is very close to the same active medicine as vyvanse, whereas ritalin is a different medicine.
I have been taking vyvanse 30 mg. for almost a year, and feel that maybe it needs to be bumped up. I also suffer from panic disorder and depression. I take 5mg. of ritalin with the vyvanse in the am to jump start it, but really isn’t helpful, would adderal short acting with vyvanse be a better choice or should the vyvanse be increased? Any feedback would greatly be appreciated.
Thank You!
Sincerely,
Abby
Abby – it is probably better to take short acting adderall with the vyvanse – because they are in the same group of medicines.
When it comes to your vyvanse – why not try to get your doctor to increase the dose?
Im a solider who has been diagnosed with PTSD and Depression. Since I got back from Iraqi the treatment Ive been on Help me to open my eyes to realize the other thing that made me more expectable to these problem. I asked my Doctor is it possible that I could have ADHD because I have been reading about disorders; And he said yes if you had it before you went to war you can possible have. So I decide to go see a personal doctor with my Medicare issuance; after talking with her about how i feel she prescribed me Vyvance 30 mg which since I’ve been using has help me greatly with my mental state with my PTSD, Depression, and ADHD; which i think the other condition were more likely to happen to me in the future because of my untreated ADHD as a child. Now I’m in a Pilot Ground school in College to be a pilot and everything feels so easy and I’m on top the upper 2% of my class. I have open my Life up to Possibility of greatest.
I hope the FAA doesn’t look down on that type of success.
I think I will a better pilot for getting that help.
and safer, I even drive less recklessly. I’m more Focused and Patience.
I now understand Slow is Fast and Fast is Slow.
Junior,
Thank you for sharing your story. I’m so glad to hear that you are doing better. And thank you for your service!
When you wrote about pilot school – I wanted to point you to this other article that may be of interest to you – it relates to having ADHD and being a pilot: http://www.addadhdblog.com/adhd-medication-and-commercial-pilots/#8d2a8 It may be different for you in the military, but it’s worth thinking about!