Vyvanse for ADHD User Reviews (Page 2)

• Pozman
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 21, 2022

"I have been on 70 mg a day for 6 years now. Non stimulant medication did not work for me and Wellbutrin was a nightmare for me. Because of past dependancy issues this was the only option I had. While it’s true you can abuse it, because of how this works the potential for abuse is much lower. It is a pro drug that your body’s enzymes convert to the active parent drug. It has been a game changer for me and it works best if you can eat small amounts throughout the day. I am more focused, calm and my friends and family can tell when I am not on it. I wish I could have had something like this when I was 9, it would have made my life easier."

• ranran
• June 4, 2014

"I am 13 years old. I've been on Vyvanse for about 7 years. It really helps me focus and concentrate on things that are important. It also helps me know when and when not to do things, like talk when someone else is talking."

• Anonymous
• March 27, 2008

"I started taking this pill and immediately noticed the difference. My life literally changed the moment I took the first pill. While I suffered from uncontrollable speech the first 2 days, but my body adjusted. I started with 50mg, and I now take 70mg. I am 23 years old. Some other side effects I have experienced are decreased libido, loss of weight, and appetite. However, I can concentrate on anything. This pill has taken the characteristic of lazy out of me. I am more productive than ever."

• britt...
• January 3, 2021

"This is the first ADHD medication I have ever tried, as the diagnosis is new. I’ve only ever been on antidepressants/antipsychotics for depression and anxiety (currently on Zoloft and Rexulti). When I added Vyvanse I was on 30 mg for 1 month. At first I noticed an increase in mental clarity & physical energy. After a few days, I noticed the medication made me feel negative in the afternoons but nothing severe. When I told my psychiatrist, she put me on 50 mg which I’ve been on for a month. The pros of the medication are basically nonexistent now - it made me feel so down and negative.. now that I’m getting off of it, I can’t stop crying and am terrified of being alone. My anxiety is out of control and I feel physically sick from withdrawal (cold sweats, hot flashes, nausea, dizzy, etc.) I can’t find these withdrawal symptoms listed anywhere online - I feel insane. I do not recommend this medication."

• Sjano
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 22, 2019

"It works well, some of the reviews on here are just strange. One of them being someone was taking this for depression and they complained it didn't work? Well I wonder why their Doctor prescribed it to them as it is for ADHD and BED. But all in all, if you follow the regime correctly you're going to be fine."

• JustS...
• March 5, 2020

"A total life changer! I have become much happier and much more motivated in life. I have always had trouble paying attention, would drift off, daydream, get stuck in my head. My grades in high school weren't bad, but they definitely could have been better if I didn't procrastinate and be lazy all of the time and keep putting things off. Because of this, I suffered depression and lack of self esteem because I thought others were better or smarter than me. That being said, there is anxiety when the drug wears off and unfortunately, the effects of the drug itself don't last long for me, I'd say about 4 hours max. So I always have my days planned out in order to maximize my productivity. But I am in a much better place in my life now. 21 years old in CC planning to transfer soon and much more motivated and driven. One more thing. This medication is not for everyone. You may not have the experience with it that I or others did. Find which med works for you."

• lisa...
• December 1, 2009

"My 8-year-old son has been on this medication for 1 year and a half. He started at 20mg, now he is taking 40mg. I have noticed that it does not seem to work, and after trying for 9 months to get him off and on something else, I am going to take him to a different doctor. Given the fact that after 9 months it is still not working, another doctor would try something different, but his doctor just keeps upping the dosage. I have also noticed side effects that disturb. It worries me because my son is usually happy-go-lucky all the time, and with this medicine, he is VERY EASILY upset, not himself at all. SO PLEASE BE AWARE OF EVERYTHING YOUR CHILD DOES OR ACTS WHILE TAKING THIS MEDICATION."

• Joe
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 27, 2019

"My wife has been on this for years. As a husband, I personally hate it. It make her not be herself.. When she comes off of it she comes very defensive and aggressive. While it works for focus it tunes out all else that matters in life. I call the drug a relationship killer. It runs her so her on speed during the day while on it. When she comes down on at night and weekends. Stay away...It has taken her to being a completely different person than I know and care about.."

• Ross
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 9, 2023

"33 y/o now taking 30mg at 5am. I have battled with depression for almost 10 years, taking Sertraline, and it's had a moderate effect on me with loads of off days and times where I couldn't leave bed. I have started taking Elvanse 30mg for nearly a week now, and after one hour of taking this drug, I could have burst out crying with complete joy. For the first time in nearly 20 years, I could think clearly and didn't overthink or ruminate over past trauma. I can think clearly, interact with people better, and generally feel happier. It's hard to explain how this feels, but instead of my mind being a complete washing machine, I can focus for 10 hours at work and feel zero stress. I highly recommend this drug as a means to feel what I would class as being normal, and I can't express just how this has changed my life in such a short space of time."

• Niern
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 14, 2014

"I was not officially diagnosed with ADD until I was 30 years old. I have been on Vyvanse for over 10 years now. I have had to increase my dose from 30 to 50 and have now been at 60 for over a year. Sometimes I feel it causes irritability, but other than that, only dry mouth. It has definitely helped with my attention disorder. It initially made me lose 10 lbs and then leveled out. I have always been athletic except when my chronic pain is too bad. My son has ADHD and took Concerta for about 2 years. It helped tremendously with his anger, outbursts, and grades. I only wish that my parents had me tested when I was younger as we did for my son. It would have taken away a lot of heartache! My daughter never suffered, thankfully."

• Kelsey
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 17, 2019

"Vyvanse made me feel like I had dementia; I kept forgetting words & could barely form sentences. I’m only 32, so it was frustrating & overwhelming to feel like I was losing all my brain cells. I am NOT an emotional person but I would start crying during work & normal situations, which was embarrassing. I felt socially awkward, withdrew into myself, became very passive & lost my confidence. I’d fall down the rabbit-hole online & accomplish little more than 12 hours of research on topics which have nothing to do with my life. I also became winded & dizzy every time I stood up, which may have also been due to my weight dropping from 100 to 86 lbs while I was on it. Lastly, my vision was absurdly blurry going from 20/20 to 20/60...that wasn’t listed as a side effect at the time, so I thought I was going blind until it subsided after stopping Vyvanse. Overall, I’d say it’s great for weight loss but horrible for mental cognition."

• Caraxx
• November 22, 2014

"I have ADHD since I was very young. I've been on numerous different medications for it - Adderall XR, Concerta, Strattera, etc. Out of them all, Vyvanse has had the best results. Vyvanse helps me focus, get things done, act my age, and think before I act. I can focus on one thing at a time, rather than twenty things at once. One thing I have noticed about Vyvanse is that it treats my ADHD but doesn't take away from my personality. In other words, it doesn't make me feel like a zombie. I would definitely recommend Vyvanse to anyone with legitimate ADHD!"

• ilove...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 24, 2023

"Vyvanse has been wonderful to me. Struggling with ADHD, mood swings, and anxiety has not. I am even diagnosed with narcolepsy. With this in mind, I now have the ability to make healthier choices without meds, but I still strongly recommend Vyvanse. AA (Al-Anon) has changed my life, and I don't drink much anymore. I'm thankful for this medicine as well as the lovely people in my life. I love Jesus too. ❤️"

• Hixish
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 14, 2016

"Addressing the misinformed subscriber who proclaimed, 'Vyvanse is SPEED!', and that its use led to his rapid addiction to speed. This is clinically not possible. Though there is an underlying component of amphetamine in this med, it is moreover a CNS (Central Nervous System Stimulant), as is strattera (which contains a large percentage of norepinephrine in it and may help those battling depression as well as ADD). Guess what else is classified as a CNS - your morning coffee. We all recognize Folgers and Nescafe as unregulated gateway drugs, so shouldn't we get excited about them as some of these 'users and their abuses of caffeine' aside the evils of Vyvanse? Personal responsibility and accountability are key."

• Keith...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 15, 2023

"I suffered sexual abuse as a kid which led to my PTSD. On top of that, God gifted me with ADHD for entertainment purposes. I have been on Ritalin and Adderall for many years. Two years or so ago, I quit medications altogether because that's what ADHD people do for more entertainment. My job required that I go back on medication, and my MD recommended Vyvanse. I have been on it for 6 months and really like how it helps me concentrate, make me feel good without feeling high. I find that taking medication vacations really helps. I generally don't take it on my weekends. I am hoping that this will help fend off any addiction to the medication. I read a lot about people who say their meds don't work after a while. I know there were times when I felt that way, but I am not a good judge of myself. My wife and my bosses at work all told me I was doing well when I felt as if I were not. Try the weekend vacations and let others be the judge. I truly hope this medication is the miracle I need."

• Anonymous
• June 6, 2020

"I'm already a thin male. I'm normally 6'1 and about 145. Always been a really thin guy, "Bean pole" is what I get a lot or "dip stick" lol. Now it's gotten even worse with vyvanse. In about 3 weeks I've lost about 10 pounds. I'm currently 135lb and still dropping. I don't eat nearly enough and work really hard plus golf a lot in the heat. I don't necessarily feel sick I just have zero desire to ever eat. Eating seems like a task and a chore now rather then a treat and something I enjoy. It's the ONLY negative with this medication for me. I'm going to start a weight gain shake and begin counting calories to see if that helps me go back to my normal weight."

• Lucy
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 22, 2020

"I started taking Vyvanse sophomore year of high school and my grades went up and I actually became a good student. But I went from 142 lbs to 117 lbs. Not a good medicine if you are not okay with losing weight."

• Nanette...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 5, 2014

"In England, my mother took me to the doctor. Being a nurse herself, she knew I had ADHD. The doctors wanted to put me on Ritalin, but my mother said no, I would grow out of it eventually. In the US, my attention from high school through college became worse, and I got into a lot of trouble. My grades were horrible in high school through college, even at work. I had to take classes two to three times over again. The only way I would remember daily things was to write them down. Now at 41, I got help, and I am able to focus, complete tasks, remember without asking ten times, and sit still. It's never too late for help. Just wish I would have done this 35 years ago. My anger has subsided also with no side effects."

• Jay
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 5, 2019

"Taken Vyvanse for ADHD for 4 years- amazing! 30mg at 5am and 30mg at 2pm on my 12hour shift, never on weekends. I am a 35yr old otherwise healthy female. Initial weight loss from 140 to 130 but stopped there. Never tired, clear thinking. I have to do remember to drink water because my job involves a lot of talking and dry mouth is huge and sometimes sweating (learned to wear tee shirts and dress lighter). Recently decided to take time off because I wonder about long term effects but I think after four years I’ve lost many of the natural strategies I developed and was much more all over the place than I remember in university... very frustrating so I started again. I will always take med breaks though because I don’t want to develop tolerance- also love my many qualities of having ADHD. I’ve read a lot of comments about pains, aches, and emotions- not experienced this in four years... everyone is so different and what works for some just don’t for others."

• piece...
• August 15, 2008

"I have a son that has struggled with an attention problem in school since kindergarten. He is now 11 years old. We tried everything not to put him on medication. The homework struggle and impulsiveness became too much for us to handle, and we finally agreed to try something. His doctor told us about a new ADHD medication called Vyvanse. Believe this or not, it was like magic the first day. He was able to get all his work done in class, and went from an A,B,C student to all A's and one B in one quarter. We have the report cards to prove it. The side effects are minimal and for him the 30mg works great. I encourage anyone battling this problem to ask their child's doctor about Vyvanse. It has changed my son's life as well as ours."

• Vanna
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 22, 2020

"My 9 ur old is doing awesome on this. He only takes 20 mg For 7 months now and it does just enough to get him through school . No change in his outgoing sweet kind personality!!! He had stomach pain the first week he said it wasn’t bad -and that’s it !! It’s helped him so much!"

• Lina
• November 7, 2019

"When I started my treatment with Vyvanse for ADD, it was a blessing: for the first time I felt motivated to do great at school and have better grades because I had never felt so focused and clear minded in my life, after years of unsuccessful treatments with Ritalin, Concerta and Aradix. But that's what happens to everyone when they're first introduced to Vyvanse, it fixes your entire life and then suddenly and surprisingly it ruins it in new ways. It's been little more than a year since I started taking it, and it didn't take much long for the bad effects of it to hit me: every time I consume this drug I get depressed, I feel empty and anxious, my head hurts and I lose all my motivation because the sadness it brings is stronger than any other positive effect it is intended to give its users. I have never been this depressed in my life, and I blame this drug for that, I mostly (if not only) feel this way when I'm on it."

• 33yoF...
• November 10, 2008

"Works better than any other stimulant medicine I have tried. I have sensitivity to stimulants; it causes bruxism. The bruxism is absent with a 20 mg dose, and minimal with a 30 mg dose. Other stimulants - I cannot take even the lowest dose without getting the bruxism side effect to the point I can't stand it. Also, I can't 'feel' when it starts working and stops working - which is great. It wears off slowly starting about 7-8 hours after I take it. After 10-11 hours I do not feel it in my system anymore. No insomnia or 'crashing feeling'. Weight loss (okay since I am fat) about 25 lbs in 3 months. My only complaint is it makes me want to smoke. I quit smoking a long time ago. I think about wanting to have a cigarette several times a day."

• mj104...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 18, 2023

"I take 60mg of Adderall and had to switch because of the shortage that is happening with Adderall, and Vyvanse made me feel absolutely miserable. 70mg of Vyvanse put me in a place that I never want to go to ever again!"

• Anonymous
• June 7, 2008

"Incredible. I was on Adderall for over a year. My doctor switched me to Vyvanse four days ago. Since day one, I have felt better than ever. That 'nervous-jittery feeling' (perfect description) as well as anxiety and teeth-grinding that I had while on Adderall is totally gone. I feel 'normal'. I am able to concentrate and focus calmly, and am no longer plagued by excessive energy. I feel healthy, and everyone around me has noticed the positive difference in such a short amount of time."