Vyvanse User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Nie...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 14, 2014

For ADHD "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."

• pur...
• May 29, 2010

For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome "I have tried several medications for chronic fatigue syndrome and nothing seems to help more than an hour or two. Vyvanse is a wonderful medication for chronic daytime sleepiness and fatigue. I could not believe the amount of work I was able to get done. It does not make you feel 'drugged' like other medications do. I felt like my old self again, before the days of CFS."

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

For Binge Eating Disorder "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

For Binge Eating Disorder "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."

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

For ADHD "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. ❤️"

• bri...
• January 3, 2021

For ADHD "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 and 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, dizziness, etc.). I can’t find these withdrawal symptoms listed anywhere online, I feel insane. I do not recommend this medication."

• Jus...
• March 5, 2020

For ADHD "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."

• lis...
• December 1, 2009

For ADHD "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."

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

For Binge Eating Disorder "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!"

• Sja...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 22, 2019

For ADHD "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."

• Mia...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 9, 2024

For ADHD "I took a few different ADHD meds as a child with 'fine' results (never excellent but not usually bad), but tried going unmedicated for years in my 20s. When I came back to a psych in 2019 she wanted me to try Vyvanse. I've been taking it for 5 years this month and can say my life has been 100x better since. There are still struggles because the pill is not magic, but it's a level of struggle that I can use coping strategies for instead of constant overwhelm. I've held down good jobs instead of quitting on impulse. I can do tasks at home that need doing! I went from a HS dropout to graduating college this spring because I can focus and apply myself. I drive safer because I'm not distracted, and I'm safer at home because I don't forget something is plugged in. I started on 30mg, and I've stayed on it with good results. I like it."

• Ros...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 9, 2023

For ADHD "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."

• aur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 21, 2016

For Binge Eating Disorder "I've struggled with binge eating ever since I was in middle school and I'm now 33. Nothing ever worked for me until Vyvanse. The biggest thing for me is that I no longer obsess over food. I would think about food all day long and all night until I managed to fall asleep. I never knew what hunger truly was because I always used food to control my emotions. Vyvanse controls the compulsions and obsessions I once had over food. An added plus is that I've lost 8 pounds in about 3 weeks since I've started taking it. I no longer binge, and it's the strangest yet most incredible feeling in the world. I would have rated this a 10, but I'm only 3 weeks in so hopefully the effects are long-lasting."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 28, 2024

For ADHD "Vyvanse has been a wonder drug for me. At the urging of my wife, I got tested for ADHD. I have been on Lexapro for years, but the emotional dysregulation, constant agitation, and mental hyperactivity hit a breaking point. I ran through some tests and visits with a psych. Methylphenidate worked slightly at first, but eventually minimal benefit. After trying Adderall IR, we settled on Vyvanse. It’s the best there is for me. My GAD is immensely calmed, I can focus on daily tasks and go about regular life without thinking each step through 7500 times and not ever actually taking action. Emotions highly regulated and can mentally tame my anxiety as I can now recognize it. I eat well, run and/or lift weights every day and am a healthy 34-year-old. Working out and food are not the sole answer for everyone. Vyvanse changed my life drastically. It sounds like a lot of people with negative reviews may have never really had ADHD or Vyvanse was the wrong medication for them."

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

For ADHD "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."

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

For ADHD "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."

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 15, 2024

For ADHD "For the first time in my life, I feel like my mind is mine to explore in ways I could never dream of. My brain is quiet when I need it to be, and emotions are so much more present in my body in a pleasant way that allows me to address them, instead of being at their whims. I feel like a different version of myself, one that can finally stop the shame and anger I directed at myself."

• Anonymous
• June 6, 2020

For ADHD "I'm already a thin male. I'm normally 6'1" and about 145. I've always been a really thin guy, 'bean pole' is what I get a lot or 'dipstick,' lol. Now it's gotten even worse with Vyvanse. In about 3 weeks, I've lost about 10 pounds. I'm currently 135 lb and still dropping. I don't eat nearly enough and work really hard, plus I 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 than 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."

• Fin...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 6, 2024

For ADHD "Vyvanse has been such an unexpected surprise. Upon taking my first dose, I noticed an immediate calming effect and the constant thought chaos in my head settled down. I have inattentive ADHD, and Vyvanse has helped me with social skills such as finding words in my conversations, slowing down my texting and emailing (so I think before I send), helping me in impulsive shopping purchases, it helps me clean and organize my home, get my daughter ready for school, amongst other things. Vyvanse generally gives me self-control which as a child I was convinced I was born without - I'm naturally an overspender, overeater, over-texter, over-thinker amongst other things, and Vyvanse helps me think before acting. I do find that it is so mild that there are certain things it does not help me with like Adderall did but Overall this is a very 'safe' medication and helps me every single day."

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

For Binge Eating Disorder "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."

• Kel...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 17, 2019

For ADHD "Vyvanse made me feel like I had dementia; I kept forgetting words and could barely form sentences. I’m only 32, so it was frustrating and overwhelming to feel like I was losing all my brain cells. I am not an emotional person, but I would start crying during work and normal situations, which was embarrassing. I felt socially awkward, withdrew into myself, became very passive, and lost my confidence. I’d fall down the rabbit hole online and accomplish little more than 12 hours of research on topics which have nothing to do with my life. I also became winded and 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."

• pie...
• August 15, 2008

For ADHD "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."

• Lil...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 15, 2023

For Depression "I’ve been taking Vyvanse for treatment-resistant depression for almost a year now. I don’t have ADHD, btw. I’ve been on a dozen antidepressants, and Vyvanse has outshone them all. I do still take an antidepressant for my anxiety, but my depression is insufficiently treated without the Vyvanse. I haven’t built up a tolerance either. Every aspect of my life is so much better with this med-even my social anxiety and sleep somehow. This was definitely the missing piece. Before the Vyvanse, I hardly had the energy to send a text message. Now I work out in the mornings! I only take 20 mg, but the difference is night and day. Be sure to use the savings card on the manufacturer’s website, even if you have insurance. It can get a little pricey."

• Luc...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 22, 2020

For ADHD "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."

• mel...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 15, 2016

For Binge Eating Disorder "I suffer from both BED and bipolar disorder. Binge eating is a big trigger for my episodes so it affects my life in a huge way. I am not overweight by anyone's standards other than my own, so I have not lost weight on this drug, but this medication has practically saved my life. I refer to it as a miracle drug. Food no longer controls my life. I no longer binge in private so I'm free to eat in public and enjoy food the way it was meant to be enjoyed, with friends and loved ones. I can eat a cookie without eating the entire box. I can eat a scoop of ice cream without devouring the entire carton. I can eat something unhealthy without being depressed and miserable for the entire week because of it."