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so i am a college student and my friend is prescribed 50mg vyvanse... i used to take about 1 every couple weeks to help me study for exams, and i loved how focused it got me so i started taking them about 2-3 times a week. i have been doing this for a couple months. but lately, if i'm not on it, i feel extremely anxious and feel like i can't talk or do anything normal.... please realize i am aware that the use of this medication when not prescribed is not a good thing to do.... but ever since the first couple of times, i feel like i need it in order to study, be happy, or even talk to people. i want to stop so badly but the anxiety (esp. social anxiety) when i'm NOT on it is horrible - i feel nervous to even go hang out with my best friends. then if i take it, i feel confide...

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I'm a 17 year old Junior in High School and I have been taking 70 mg of Vyvanse for longer than I can remember, even before 7th grade. Recently my boyfriend has been telling me it's making me depressed. I can usually tell when my medicine has worn off and one night I was acting happier than usual because of that. He told me I should just stop taking it, but my mother who's recently been very controlling tells me otherwise. Would it really be that bad to just drop it? Also, out of curiosity, i often forget I take my pill and end up taking a second one. How much is too much? ## Hello, Himeko! How are you? The best thing to do, regardless of what your boyfriend or your mother says, is to go discuss the problem with your doctor. They are the best qualified to advise you on this....

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I suffer from high anxiety, ADHD and minor depression. Last week I talked to my doctor and he prescribed me 50 mg Pristiq for the anxiety and 30 mg Vyvanse for ADHD. I have been taking both as directed, the Vyvance in the morning and the Pristiq at night before bed. So far the Vyvanse is working well for me. I feel much more focused, have more energy, and have been more social and more productive at work- just an overall better mood. The problem is that about 7 or 8 hrs after taking the Vyvanse it starts wearing off and I start feeling extremely anxious and can't sleep. The doctor said the Pristiq takes at least 2-3 weeks to start working, so I'm not sure how that will effect me yet. I read that sleeplessness is a common side effect of both of these drugs, but I can't stand ...

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What is the difference between vyvanse and adderall and what will it show up different in a urine test ## I would say vyvanse is a better bet. ## On the drug test, probably. Veneyase(sic) effect are similiar to dexedrine without the euphoria. As w/ the mixed salts, 'it keeps on going'. ## Lol... There's not much difference! Vyvaynse uses amphetamines as their active ingredient but in much much lower strength! I do not see how it would test different in a urine test either? However the spelling does not use amphetamine/dextroamphetamine salts! they use amphetamine... Do you know what Dextro means? Its just the amphetamine that effects your "Right brain" side & actually although it says amphetamine on a script its really (Crap I can't think right now) but its c...

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Can they tell the difference between Vyvanse and Adderall through a UDS (urine drug screen) IN THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE or is that something that they would have to send away for? I'm aware that they CAN tell the difference between the two, but can they tell the difference between them with a test that they can do right in my doctor's office or do they have to do a special test for it? ## If I have been taking adderal and just got a prescription for vyvanse and I have a ya test for pain management will they be able to tell the difference between adderal and vyvanse on a drug screening that is sent to the lab ## No they can't tell!! They both use amphetamine as their active ingredient!! I'm looking at both ingredients now!

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My adult daughter is displaying increased agitation and anger since she is on Vyvance. She has been off it for 2 or 3 days and is feeling horrible. I do not think she ever had ADD or ADHD when the doc prescribed the med. I feel she has been displaying symptoms of ADHD - confusion, irritation, hyperactivity, impulsiveness, etc, since being on the Vyvance. Has anyone had similar experiences?? ## Vyvanse contains the active ingredient Lisdexamfetamine, so it is a stimulant, commonly used to treat ADHD and Narcolepsy. However, these can be side effect for some people, even if they do have ADHD. It can cause: insomnia, irritabillity, agression and nervousness. There are non-stimulant options available that may be better for her. Has she spoken to her doctor about these issues? You can read m...

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My dr gave me a packet which contained a free months trial of Vyvanse. I dropped it off at CVS in Platte City, MO & it isn't in my file. Help! ## Hi Kimberly, Sorry to hear about what had happened. Because it sounds like someone at the pharmacy misplaced the packet, I would encourage you to contact your doctor and explain to him/her what happened. Your doctor can call the pharmacy to verify that they don't have it on file. At this point I don't get the sense that he/she would suspect abuse, selling, etc if it's just an "information packet or coupons" for filling the trial prescription...? One would also think the pharmacy has cameras everywhere should something like this happen. Perhaps a last resort may be to ask them to look at their video surveillance from...

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My boyfriend has been on vyvanse for 8 months. Then his new doctor took him off of them and put him on a depression med. All he wants to do is sleep. He doesn't clean or anything any more. He said he wants his life back but he doesn't know what to say to his doctor to get them back. ## Hello, Ana! How is your boyfriend doing? How long ago was the change to his medications made? He could be experiencing withdrawal effects from stopping the Vyvanse, since it's a stimulant, as well as side effects from starting the antidepressant. He may just need to wait a few weeks for his body to adjust, unless his doctor feels otherwise. Other symptoms, as listed by the FDA, may include dizziness, dry mouth and weight changes.

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Is there powder or beads in the S489 20mg capsules? ## Hi cricket, Since there aren't any photos online showing these capsules being open, I suppose the only way to know for sure would be to contact the manufacturer directly about this. If it helps any I went ahead and posted the manufacturer's contact page below: shire.com/shireplc/en/contactus Manufacturer: Shire US Inc. National Drug Code (NDC): 59417-0102 Do you happen to have any of these pills in your on hand? If so, I'd even try shaking it to see what kind of sound it makes. You can generally tell the difference from powder vs beads in this manner. Hope this helps! ## Hmmm, I see a photo on this site of the capsules but unfortunately they are not transparent so I cannot tell what is actually inside them. Found the pic...

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I just got a new job and scheduled to take a drug test at 3:30pm. I take Vyvanse 70mg 1 tab first thing in the morning! I've been taking this for years to help with my ADHD! Will this be a problem for me? Even though I am under Physician care, I don't want to have this prevent me from getting my job.

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I have been taking Vyvanse consistently for around 2 years. I finally decided I want to go off of it. For the past week, I have not been taking it and I feel overall better (less anxiety), BUT my levels of fatigue are crazy. I have been getting 8 hours of sleep overnight but I constantly feel tired all the time. When will I get my energy levels back? A week? A month? A year? If anyone has been through this please let me hear your experience. ## Hello, Courtney! How are you? If you stopped taking it abruptly, rather than tapering off, then this is normal and is basically a rebound effect. It usually takes about a month to wear off, if it doesn't, then you should consult your doctor. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I suggest 5 HTP in GNC. It is a precursor serotonin. It wil...

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Yesterday I took 3 zanaflex at about 4:30pm then at about 5am I took a vyvanse. It 3:35 where I'm at. I'm experiencing severe stomach pain. It hurts when I move even when I talk I can't eat anything I can barely drink water. Am I going to be ok. I'm 13 years old I weigh 106 pounds and I'm 5,6 ## The vyvanse was a full 70mg plz let me know if I will be ok ## How are you doing? Did you suffer any other adverse effects? Are these medications prescribed for you? Any time this happens and you fear that you may be in danger, you should contact poison control or go to your nearest emergency care facility. By combining muscle relaxants, which is essentially a downer, with the stimulant, you give you body conflicting messages and it's not sure what to do/which message to ...

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I just started taking 50 mg Vyvanse and you guys are scaring the crap out of me! Seriously! Only physical "symptom" I've noticed is lack of appetite, but that's a good thing as I am diabetic and obese. Not sure how I feel mentally--a bit more focused and calm perhaps. Just don't know what I'm supposed to feel. I'm 65 with diabetes, high blood pressure (controlled), sleep apnea, and depression. Are the issues you're talking about what I have to look forward to? And why don't some of you call your doctors with your questions? Am I just too "old" to "get it"? Any encouraging words out there, instead of discouraging? Thanks ## If you aren't experiencing the stuff that others have mentioned, then you really shouldn't worry about it....

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I am 19 years old and I have been on Vyvanse for 3 years now. I started out with 50mg and it was amazing. I could stay focused throughout the entire school day, and at the same time I felt great. But after several months or so I noticed I wasn't getting the same results taking the 50mg, so I went up to 60mg. As the months passed by I began to realize I was becoming extremely addicted. I couldn't go a day without taking it. I eventually started taking two a day sometimes and I would run out of medication a week early. When I didn't have any medication...I would feel like total crap. I would get extremely tired, grumpy, and depressed, and I had no energy when I was off the vyvanse. I became so dependent on it that I didn't care about anything else. I lost interest in the t...

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My boyfriend was given a 5 panel urine drug test. He is currently taking 40 mg of Vyvanse. The test results showed that all panels were negative except for the THC. So the test for the Vyvanse was negative. Would that mean that the result for the THC could be wrong also? ## On a five panel test, each drug is tested individually. If he rested positive for THC then I feel confident that he had THC in his system. I am not certain, but I don't believe Vyvanse is a drug that is tested for. I don't believe it is a narcotic. Again, I am not positive about the Vyvanse.

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I am on 40 mg of vyvanse and I have concerns with my heart rate being around 88 bpm. I try to work out at least 3 times a week, and I think that my heart rate was lower before I got on it. I know its a stimulus drug. I have concerns its hurting my heart and could have problems in life later. (I don't have family history, I was a foster kid.) is there a way to lower the heart rate while on the medicine?? is it ok? I also don't pay attention to drinking water. I try to drink water when I think about it. I am doing better with eating now. but the water is still a little problem. second, I am more aggressive in the way I speak. without the medicine I am very nice and nothing bothers me at all. you could be yelling at me and I am able to not care about it. but now, things bother easi...

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My buddy takes vyvanse 30 mg in the morning and then he takes the d amphetamine salt combo 5 mg in the afternoon. What are the (main) differences in the two? ## They are different medications, but are both stimulants that treat the same conditions, such as ADHD and narcolepsy. Are these both prescribed for him? It's very unusual for a doctor to prescribe two different ones. The FDA that these medications carry the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, nervousness, insomnia and anorexia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Needing some help. I have been taking 40/mg Vyvanse 2 times a day for about 2 weeks, before I was on just 50/mg a day but noticing the crash in afternoon and my dr decided to up my dose to twice a day. I went to take my vyvanse this morning and I can't find my bottle of meds! I was on campus all day yesterday (I'm in my last yr of grad school) and usually keep my bottle in there. I was pulling stuff in and out all day so I'm wondering if I dropped it somewhere? I've searched everywhere and can't find anything. I even called the campus police station to see if anyone turned it in (HA I know fat chance, but I was desperate) My next dr. appt isn't until Dec 19th and I don't think I could get a refill on it anyways bc of the strict stimulant prescription rules in...

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Hello, I am currently seeing a psychiatrist near the school that I go to, and a family practitioner back at home. My school psychiatrist has began prescribing me ritalin along with other depression medication. My new doctor began prescribing me vyvanse, but the dosage is not good enough to make a difference and I will not see him for a while. Would it be possible for me to see a different doctor on top of this one and purchase the ritalin via cash; and not use my insurance, but instead use a different pharmacy while I continue to receive my vyvanse from my other doctor via insurance? Thank you so much in advance ## Hello, Thomas! How are you? Doing so would be illegal and all controlled substance prescriptions are tracked, so it would eventually catch up with you, even if you pay cash. ...

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I have a written prescription for a 30 day supply of vyvanse 50 mg. Recently moved out of state and having a hard time getting it filled. Is there any legal pharmacy with mail order options that I can have it filled at? ## Just moved to California from Colorado and it is taking along time to get approved for medical. I have a script for r vyvance 60 mg standby am unable to fill it anywhere r here the vyvns n the klonipin. I take real with my ad and, anxiety, but most importantly my old which is life stopping sever. I need my meds how can I st them assp? Thank you

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