Lisdexamfetamine for Binge Eating Disorder User Reviews

• Lil...
• February 4, 2021

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "I recently stopped Adderall after attempting to quit for years. So I was skeptical about trying this, because I did not want to be disappointed. I read through the reviews and was desperate for anything. I got prescribed 60mg because that’s the dosage of Adderall I took before. A week later, and I want to cry with joy. I feel NORMAL. I’m hungry when I should be and not when I shouldn’t. I don’t care for sweets AT ALL. I don’t feel anxiety or depressed anymore. I feel genuinely happy and focus on what’s really important, etc. I feel in control. My view on my body and what it does for me has completely changed (hence the ‘I feel pretty’ movie). I know everyone reacts differently to medications, but this saved my life. I hope it continues, because I have never felt so much gratitude, peace, happiness and in control as I do now. I hope everyone who is struggling out there can read this and know you are not alone... and that there is indeed hope."

• Hap...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 5, 2020

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "I was 306 lb in Aug. 2019. I started taking Vyvanse to treat my ADD and binge eating. I had to start low at 10 mg and increase every 2 weeks by 10 mg. I'm now on 70 mg. This is a miracle drug. I can focus, have energy, and completely have increased my energy. I usually eat just fruits and veggies in small portions. I instantly just wanted healthy foods. This is not a weight loss pill and should only be used if you indeed have ADD or ADHD with BED. But for me, I now weigh 220 lb, so in about 6 and a half months, I'm 85 lbs down! It's actually quite remarkable!"

• Kay...
• April 10, 2019

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "Vyvanse has been great for a near life-long binge eater. I had suffered from undiagnosed binge eating disorder (BED) as well as PTSD (stemming from sexual abuse) since I was a child. My psychiatrist suggested Vyvanse 40mg for the binge eating (also for mild adult ADHD). I figured that because this is a stimulant, I would have panic attacks; WRONG. I have energy and the desire to accomplish goals again. I no longer obsess over food. I no longer feel addicted to sweets/carbs/horrible foods I used to binge on. I no longer binge eat in general, which allows me to be in a calorie deficit and therefore LOSE WEIGHT. I have been taking this medication since 3/20 and am down 15 lbs today on 4/10. TO NO LONGER BE A PRISONER TO FOOD IS AN AMAZING, FREEING FEELING. Side effects: FREEZING COLD HANDS. :) Wishing you all peace, wellness, and a good experience with Vyvanse like I have had so far."

• BBB...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 13, 2022

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "The important point here is that the top reviews are mostly from people just starting out on Vyvanse. I think it can be enormously helpful for both ADHD and eating issues, but because the immediate effects are often life-changing, people are devastated when, inevitably, they wear off after 18 months or so. This has done wonders for my concentration and focus but PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS if you’re just starting out and the pounds are dropping off, you no longer think about food and this pill feels like the answer to all your problems. It isn’t magic, unfortunately. I’d say this is a medication that needs careful management and it’s a huge mistake to think of it as a weight loss drug. Some people find it actually makes eating issues more pronounced because when the effects wear off in the evening, you end up stuffing your face. Anyway, clearly amazing results for some, but please go into this with your eyes open :)"

• Cyb...
• December 3, 2020

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "After taking Adderall (which got rid of my appetite), I developed an awful binge/restrict eating cycle and had to stop taking it, but the BED stayed. I gained 100 lb in a year and finally decided to try Vyvanse to curb the habit. I don’t think I’ll ever look back. I don’t get the jitters, nausea, and crashes that I did before, so don’t necessarily let negative experiences with stimulants deter you. I can still eat, but I can’t binge at all. Even if I am very stressed or bored and I emotionally feel like I want a binge, it’s almost like Vyvanse is blocking my consciousness from entering that state. With active habits and healthy eating, I have lost all that weight in just under half a year. I feel like I finally have control over my mind and my body, and nothing has felt so liberating. Note: if you have high BP or are very prone to anxiety, this may not be your favorite. I am very anxious and find that at times it exacerbates my anxiety, but I stay at a low dose (20 mg) to mitigate that."

• ABB...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 13, 2019

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "Overall, I have only been on Vyvanse for about a month now but it is something sent from the heavens. Within the past year, I had gained close to 80 pounds with my diagnosed BED, and after starting Vyvanse, everything has changed. Not only am I not eating NEARLY as much as I used to, but I also don't snack, and I eat small portions. I am so much happier, and the weight is just shedding off. I cannot stress enough that if you suffer from Binge Eating Disorder, whether it is severe or not, Vyvanse can definitely turn you in the right direction, and even prevent your BED from getting any worse than what it already is. 100% recommend this!"

• Gin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 5, 2019

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "I have suffered with BED as long as I can remember. At 43 years old, I had no faith whatsoever that Vyvanse could help me. On day 1, my obsession with food just stopped! Food was always on my mind. I ate until I couldn't breathe, and as I was eating, I was thinking about what I would eat next. I was amazed that this medication was able to change the thoughts in my head! I have only been using it for a little over a month, but so far I have not noticed any side effects and I feel like I have my life back."

• Dee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 31, 2020

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "Taking Vyvanse for Binge Eating Disorder. Struggled my entire life with food. Weight has gone up and down countless times depending on if I'm in my healthy mode or my bingeing mode. Started Vyvanse 6 months ago and didn't think it worked at first, so stopped. Tried it again and this time it clicked. I can feel when my body is satiated AND am able to stop eating. I can go an entire day and not think about food, which is a miracle. I think this must be how it feels for 'normal' people."

• Dee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 6, 2020

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "I take Vyvanse for ADHD and Binge Eating Disorder. I am a recovered drug/alcohol addict (3.5 years) and that 'urge' moved to food. I am SO happy with Vyvanse, and think I'm finally ready to get off my Suboxone soon. This is the closest to 'normal' I have ever felt."

• AFi...
• January 17, 2020

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "I'm in my early 50s & struggled with BED for years. During a divorce, I gained 50 lbs in a year. I was prescribed a dose of 20 mg Vyvanse which didn't help much, then 30 mg, ultimately 50 mg. If I took it too early, it wore off. I'd crash or cravings came roaring back at night (my worst time). Take it too late, I'm wired and unable to sleep. It is trial and error to find the right dose AND right timing. For me, it's 9-10 AM at 40 mg. I don't take it every day. I go without it for weeks, and if I have a binge cycle - not one bad day, but a few in a row - I go back on for a few days until I get my eating under control. Side effects - moving my tongue at higher doses. I drink a lot of water, and it does 'stimulate' my GI tract. My provider said drinking OJ or grapefruit juice will flush from your system more quickly if you can't sleep. It's a tool to help manage BED, but you still need to do the behavioral modifications. I hope this is helpful."

• Tay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 7, 2017

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "I have ADD and binge eating disorder (BED). I have had both my entire life. I just thought my BED was normal. However, food is my drug. I'm addicted to it. So for years, I went through cycles of bingeing and restricting. I would seek out certain foods like a drug addict seeks drugs and not feel calm or normal until I ate that thing I was obsessing about. I've been on every diet, every single one, went to Overeaters Anonymous (OA), I've done it all. I took Adderall for years for ADD but never experienced any weight loss, and it never addressed my food issues. I have massive food issues. I started reading about food addiction and came across this drug. It has been a miracle for me. I feel like a normal person. I haven't obsessed about food or binged in over two months. It's saving my life."

• MsT...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 30, 2019

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "I started on Vyvanse for BED in Oct. 2018. It gave me lots of energy & loss of appetite & increased my libido! Started on 30 mg & now increased to 70 mg. It's now July 2019 & still on it & was weighing 177 before I started & now weigh 130. Went from size 10 to size 4. I know my dr. will be taking me off of it when I run out. Just hoping my appetite doesn't come back."

• Koo...
• May 5, 2019

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "I have been struggling with BED (binge eating disorder) for the past 5 years. I am 21. I have tried so many different things. I've tried therapy, diets, and self-help books. Nothing had worked long-term. Vyvanse has given me my life back. I went from sitting in front of the TV all night and devouring very large amounts of food after work, and all day on weekends, to meditating, practicing yoga, going on runs, getting back into BMX-ing, and starting to bike to work. My whole life has completely turned 180 degrees. These pills have given me a chance to deal with my problems and make better choices. I do not plan on staying on the medication because I don't want to be dependent. My doctor even said the prescription won't be permanent, and we'll slowly be weaned off of them. I highly recommend Vyvanse for BED, but I also strongly encourage doing therapy along with it. There are reasons people like us have this disorder. We need to address and learn to deal with those reasons."

• Cnc...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 12, 2019

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "I have been Vyvanse for binge eating since April of 2018. I can’t tell you what a godsend it has become. I have completely stopped binge eating and have lost 70 lbs. I will say the first 3 weeks of being on the medication were tough as I was nauseous and couldn’t eat much except saltines, but push through it! Once it was in my system, I was able to eat healthy portions. You have to get through the first 3 weeks and don’t come off it! I feel like I have my life back since taking Vyvanse. I had gained a good 120 lbs over the course of two years going through a depression. I did not realize that binge eating is a medical condition until I broke down at my doctor's last March. Vyvanse is the best thing to come out on the market!"

• ash...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 20, 2016

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "I was diagnosed early '16 with BED. I have a history of dieting and regaining weight. Sadly, I had gained over 80 lbs in the past 8 years. I tried Weight Watchers, but I couldn't control my eating after 3 attempts. I sought help from a psychologist for the first time because I knew it had to be caused by my emotions. I was prescribed 70 mg of Vyvanse and had no problems from day 1. I had no problems falling asleep. In the first 3 months, it greatly reduced my appetite, so my weight loss was dramatic. I lost approximately 47 lbs. Over the past 3.5 months, I have lost another 31 lbs. It controls my impulses to eat when I'm not hungry. I didn't need to follow a special diet to lose any weight. I can easily control my portion size and no longer like soda or snacking much."

• Eri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 27, 2019

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "I have been on Vyvanse for over a month now for BED (binge eating disorder). I am on 20 mg. The first two days of taking it, I had a headache. That has been my only negative thing. I have noticed that it has helped with my binge eating habits due to my anxiety. Also, my anxiety has decreased as well. I noticed that I am more focused on work and completing my tasks. I am having great conversations with people at work. I feel alert but not to the point where I feel like my heart is beating fast or anything like that. I feel normal, and sleeping well. I take it early in the morning and by the time I am home, I feel relaxed. I really like this medication. I suffered from depression and anxiety, and tried so many different medications with many other side effects. Vyvanse, in a good way, brought me back."

• Bel...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 22, 2019

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "I have been hiding a severe BED/bulimia problem for 14 years. I would notice health problems (irregular heartbeat, issues with my teeth, etc.), get scared, and stop for a month or two, but would fall right back into it. It was consuming my life. On top of everything else, I was having major issues focusing, which was affecting my work, causing me stress, which led me to eat/purge. I finally spoke to my doctor, and she believed that I had ADHD, and my BED was linked to this. I was given Vyvanse to try. The first day I took it, I felt like a new person. I had energy, drive, focus. I actually worked so hard that day on my laptop that I almost forgot to eat! The obsession was gone. I was now feeding myself to nourish myself. I was so skeptical that anything could help me, but this has changed my life. I’m 8 months in now, and I feel the healthiest I have ever felt. If you suffer from BED or bulimia and are feeling hopeless, I do believe Vyvanse may be worth trying for you."

• Sop...
• May 14, 2017

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "I am on my 3rd week - first two at 20 mg and now upped to 40. Should be at 60 (max) after the next follow up with my doctor at the end of week 4. I'm 45 and have struggled since the age of 8 with weight and depression. I get by - it's like I'm a high functioning depressed person who works her ass off to try and be healthy and happy. I was tired and broken when my doctor suggested this drug. Her daughter has similar issues so obviously it's personal for her too to understand people with these issues. My experience has been great - I don't feel the urge to binge and my appetite is suppressed. I feel hungry when I should and don't overeat. I love the feeling of being alert. I work hard and these meds have helped me immensely."

• Lis...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 30, 2020

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "I've been on Vyvanse for almost 2 years now for both binge eating & ADD. I started on 10mg and am now at 60mg. At first, the 10mg worked great. That lasted about 2 months before I saw both my BED and ADD symptoms coming back. Increased to 20mg which lasted about 2 months, the 30mg lasted about 3 months, 40mg worked for 4 months (you get the picture). This was very worrisome for me, because it felt like, at the maximum dosage, it might eventually not work at all. I'm on 60mg now, and have been for the past 5 months, and I finally feel that I'm at a dosage that makes binge eating truly manageable (I no longer have any issues with ADD while the medication is working). So if you're on 20-40mg of Vyvanse and it isn't working, increase the dosage. The 60mg somehow made a huge difference. My psych also added 100mg Wellbutrin SR and that has been a life changer. The two medicines together completely curb my appetite (and the bonus is the Wellbutrin covers both my depression & anxiety as well)."

• Far...
• September 20, 2016

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "This medication has changed my life. I began taking it shortly after it was FDA approved back in March of 2015. I have suffered from SEVERE BED since I was 15. My BED was stealing my life from me - every ounce of energy I had was spent searching out food and then eating until I couldn't eat another bite. My BED was getting worse, over 18 months, I spent $10k on food and went from 135 to 205. When my doctor told me about this drug, I was excited - however, skeptical because it sounded too good to be true. I started feeling its effects right away. 18 months later and I am 60 lbs lighter. My BED is still a part of my life, I still have strong cravings, however, now I feel in control. This drug has changed my life and allowed me to live again."

• Poo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 4, 2017

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "I started taking Vyvanse about 4 months ago and I have never felt better in my whole life. I have no interest in food when I have it in my system for about 7 hours, but what I do to keep myself healthy and not having my blood sugars go high and low, is to eat breakfast and then have some fruit in the afternoon. Then I make myself a regular dinner. It is healthy, good food in portions. I don't eat out anymore, which is a big help, since that is where you eat too much food that is too high in fats and sodium. Eat a lot of food with protein, so you fill up. As a dessert at night, I eat an ice pop, so I get that sweet taste. Not only have I lost 30 lbs., but I feel healthier and energized. Also, my depression is gone."

• Lal...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 25, 2019

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "Been taking Vyvanse for almost 8 years. In the first few months to a year, I was the happiest I had been in years (always have had problems with depression since I was a kid). I lost 15 lbs without effort and was in the best shape I had ever been in. I had an abundance of energy, outdid myself in regards to homework/goals/lifestyle, and after a very productive day, I slept great every night. I felt great all day long, never have been so content. This has slowly changed. My medication worked less and less each year. I’ve been taking it almost 8 years now, and my productivity has diminished greatly. I have gained back all my weight + some (the heaviest I’ve ever been). My desire to complete tasks has decreased (on a good day I feel productive for maybe 2-3 hours). My depression is worse than ever, and I have bad anxiety. I binge eat and drink, and I hate myself. I don't know why things have changed so much, maybe the medication isn't the same as it was."

• KLW...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 13, 2015

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "Vyvanse has had such a positive effect for me in regards to binge eating. My binge eating started over 28 years ago. In recent years, I was binging almost every day. Since starting Vyvanse 5 weeks ago, I have not binged one single time! I admit there were a few times that I overate, but I have not binged. It is such a relief to not have to battle with food thoughts, cravings, and compulsions! Food is no longer the first thing on my mind in the morning nor the last thing on my mind before I go to bed. I leave food on my plate. I eat a quarter to a third of what I ate before. When I grocery shop, the foods that used to call my name almost make me gaggy now. There's such freedom in not being in bondage to food. Continued in the next post..."

• alw...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 12, 2016

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "I just turned 30 and had been struggling with binging for a few years. Over the last year, it got totally out of control. Food consumed my life, and I was easily going on 3-4,000 calorie binges every night. It was just my routine. Therapy, meditation, exercise - nothing could break the cycle. I heard about Vyvanse and talked to my doctor. Because of how rapidly I was gaining weight and how out of control I was, he happily prescribed it. Honestly, it was hard at first - it made me feel sedated and tired, and I had headaches and dry mouth. But the binging was gone from day one. My dosage is leveled out now, my body has adjusted, and I have lost 25 lbs in 6 weeks. It has changed my life for the better! I have no emotional connection to food now."

• Dia...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 27, 2020

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) "I was bulimic for 5.5 years and after Vyvanse, I was able to quit. I had a hard time eating healthy without constantly having cravings like crazy. I've taken Vyvanse since 2007 now. Back then, it was sold as an ADHD drug only. My coworker used it and it curbed her appetite. So I got a prescription, and it was a life changer! I still ate, but good food. It only curbed the bad cravings! As for side effects, dry mouth is really the only thing. I still need 2 alarms to wake up when my doctor asked if I'd be able to sleep. No mood changes or anything else. Most mild drug other than what it's supposed to do! I love Vyvanse!"