Withdrawal From Vyvanse (Page 6)

My son had a terrible experience on wyvance. He has phyciatic systems to include halluciations. The doctor took him off the drup cold turkey and Ihe seems to be having withdrawal systems? Is that normal?

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I have been prescribed to Vyvanse for around 2 years now and I am in horrible addiction to them. I never take more than I am prescribed, and I don't take them on sundays. When I am off of them I can't think, all I want to do is take the Vyvanse, I become weak and tired all day (an obvious symptom) In the morning before I take it, it is all I can think about until I take it, which at that moment I feel sweet relief. I used to be addicted to smoking and to drinking, I am somewhat familiar with the effects of withdrawal. I take 50 milligrams, but I do not see a day where I will be able to stop taking them. The first year I tought myself German, spanish, calculus, trigonometry and many other things through books and through the web, my social life changed completely (into a better one) and life was euphoric itself. Now, I need them to think. they aren't as potent as they once were. I am miserable with out them. If you do not have incontrollable add/adhd, I do NOT recommend taking Vyvanse. It is a great drug, fantastic, but if you do not need it, it will not treat you nicely.

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Vivanse Withdrawal - I am bracing going off Vivanse cold turkey - frankly because I ran out before my RX is refillable and I think I am just going to stop taking it. I know I am getting addicted to it because I love the stimulation and it really helps me. But I read about all of the dangers of Vivanse and I want to stop. Does anyone know of something that can help with the withdrawal fatigue? I experienced it once before and it was unbearable. Is there perhaps a temporary substitute stimulating-over-the-counter-medication or something that can help me at least get through my work day?

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I'm happy to hear your decision to try this again..you can do it..replace with healthy things..it will take some time..just as it didn't happen overnight, the recovery will not happen overnight..discuss with your Dr if you feel comfortable about maybe a low dose of welbutrin or something that will not feed fuel to the fire. Pray, pray, alot..it works. Good luck

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I know for me, taking an omega 3 supplement like flaxseed or fish oil along with PS 100 and huperzine A helps with easing myself off my adhd meds as I have gone on and off for the last 8 years of my life and somehow after awhile after being off them and feeling like ME again I somehow convince myself I need the ADHD drugs to help me be a better me but in reality the only thing that happens if I become socially numb and I think people need to star embracing adhd as a positive and not a negative. I think adhd might hurt me in some aspects of my life but honestly I hate who I am on meds and I would rather take 2 hours to get something done and have my personality rather than take adderall or vyvanse or dexedrine and get the same task done in 30 minutes but then at the end of the day be an emotional zombie.

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I am not an expert on how to combat amphetamine withdrawl. Tyrosine supplementation can be good for helping your body restore depleted dopamine in the brain or if your really dragging ass maybe asking your doctor for wellbutrin to help you through the initial absence of amphetamines could be beneficial for you. I know for me, taking an omega 3 supplement like flaxseed or fish oil along with PS 100 and huperzine A helps with easing myself off my adhd meds as I have gone on and off for the last 8 years of my life and somehow after awhile after being off them and feeling like ME again I somehow convince myself I need the ADHD drugs to help me be a better me but in reality the only thing that happens is I become socially numb and I think people need to start embracing adhd as a positive and not a negative. I think adhd might hurt me in some aspects of my life but it is also what makes me really good at things that non adhd people are not good at. I think ADHD drugs kill any creative or artistic thinking I have and honestly I hate who I am on meds and I would rather take 2 hours to get something done and have my personality rather than take adderall or vyvanse or dexedrine and get the same task done in 30 minutes but then at the end of the day be an emotional zombie who becomes detached and a loner because off my meds I love interacting with people and on my meds I really dont want to socially engage you or anyone else.

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I am not an expert on how to combat amphetamine withdrawl. Tyrosine supplementation can be good for helping your body restore depleted dopamine in the brain or if your really dragging ass maybe asking your doctor for wellbutrin to help you through the initial absence of amphetamines could be beneficial for you. I know for me, taking an omega 3 supplement like flaxseed or fish oil along with PS 100 and huperzine A helps with easing myself off my adhd meds as I have gone on and off for the last 8 years of my life and somehow after awhile after being off them and feeling like ME again I somehow convince myself I need the ADHD drugs to help me be a better me but in reality the only thing that happens is I become socially numb and I think people need to start embracing adhd as a positive and not a negative. I think adhd might hurt me in some aspects of my life but it is also what makes me really good at things that non adhd people are not good at. I think ADHD drugs kill any creative or artistic thinking I have and honestly I hate who I am on meds and I would rather take 2 hours to get something done and have my personality rather than take adderall or vyvanse or dexedrine and get the same task done in 30 minutes but then at the end of the day be an emotional zombie who becomes detached and a loner because off my meds I love interacting with people and on my meds I really dont want to socially engage you or anyone else. I dont want to speak for any of you but I think we give far to much credit to ADHD medication and honestly I dont care what anyone says, Shire(Vyvanse,adderal manufacturer) is no different than any big tobacco company, making billions off people being addicted to there product and spending millions on advertising and funding "independent research" to back there product. It is truly sad that this is happening with no one shedding light on it in the main stream media....but hey as long as little jonny doesnt get a C- and doesnt get a detention in school ever then who cares, right?

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Hello...Need Help! I was perscribed 30mg Vyvanse for ADHD. I took it for a week and it was working greatin the morning and early afternoon and then in the later afternoon I felt very spacy and fuzzy. I decided that I didn't like being in the fog so I stopped taking it after a week. Since I stopped taking it (Saturday), Ive been having some serious side effects. I've had terrible panic attacks, depression (crying for no reason), paranoia, antisocial behvavior etc. Does anyone know how long this is going to last!!! I was only on this for a week and only 30mg!!! I just want my old self back!

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For only taking it a week, the side effects should not be so acute. Maybe you should see a Dr, and not the one who prescribed the vyvanse. This drug is horrible. Be thankful you only took it a week. Good luck

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I am glad to see others experiencing the same thing I did on Vyvanse. I was on 40mg, doing great and loving life. Eventually I starting thinking how silly life was (not suicidal, just feeling like a lot of people are more focused on all the wrong things). I started becoming a little depressed and anxious and took myself off the Vyvanse. It took me 3 months of vitamins, healthy eating, naps, and lying around to recover. I used to be hyper,and happy, after the Vyvanse, I went through exhaustion and loss of ability to function or focus. I could not figure simple things out. Those effects do sneak up on you. I am back on it and this time I will be smart. I will drink a lot of water, take a lot of vitamins, and eat properly-even when I don't feel like eating. You must be smart and do right by your body on this drug!

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Ha that's a lie cause I just meet this kid today who started doggin me for some as soon as he found out I took it..

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I am so glad I read your post and the other ones regarding the effects of Vyvanse. I have been acting so hostile to others and told my husband we had to go to counseling or the marriage was over. After hearing from others that I seem disconnected and uninterested in others, a warning bell went off and I quit taking this drug, that was supposed to be a wonder drug. I would rather be a scatterbrain that an unpredictable recluse.

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I was taking 50mg of vyvanse and my mom took me to a quack that took me off vyvanse and I hate the quack and my mom loves him but now I cant focus I'm on 40 of to focaline and it's not working but I want to be back on vyvanse with the focaline I'm failing and it doesn't concern my parents and for the first time in my life I'm worried about njask My parents refuse to put me back on vyvanse they thought it made me mood swingy but I think it's puberty because I'm 12 but they don't agree with me but I know what's good for me I'm the only one how do I make my parents put me back on vyvanse

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That quack may save your life..being only 12, your parents obviously have your best interest at heart. You may think you need it now..long term may prove otherwise..mention alternative treatment to your parents and alter your diet..sometimes that is all that is needed.. good luck to you and remember..all that glitters is not gold:)

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The people having issues with Vyvance have probably either been misdiagnosed with ADD or have additional medical conditions that need to be separately treated. A low dose of Vyvance will probably help calm a person with ADD down as their brain will get the stimulation it needs to stay focused. One without ADD will probably feel over-stimulated.

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Well said, Jeff

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... Is it possible the pregnancy hormones are also contributing to your fatigue etc...? It's a big possibility that the majority of what you are feeling is general 1st trimester 'symptoms' more so than withdrawal... either way, I hope you feel better soon!

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i started on vyvanse 40mg about a year ago because i was exhausted and depressed. i have chronic pain and was experiencing chronic fatigue. eventually 40 didnt work and i upped the dose to 30 in the morning and 30 in the evening.

my dr, who ive had for years said there would be no withdrawal.

i stopped eating and became anti-social. i also stopped taking my vitamins because vyvannse was giving me all the energy i needed. and as an end result, i became mal-nourished and more in need of vyvannse.

the first time i quit taking it was on vacation. which i ended up sleeping through most of it. when i was awake, i was in that same fog i heard others mention.

when i got home i had to get back on it because i couldnt function. but i went back to only half the dose. i am taking 30 mg in the morning now. but it has been tough. i am tired a lot. need naps.

like others, i also became withdrawn. (oh and fyi, it doesnt start out that way) when i first had it, i couldnt stop myself from talking. i was super social. then later developed very little interest in people or talking. also became irritable, sensitive. pms has been worse too.

i have been praying a lot. also forced myself to back involved with life, socializing etc.

i want to go down to 15mg. im am scared. but i am on fish oil, liquid iron & b complex. i have to stay on myself to keep up with the vitamins. its easy to slack and just take a v. also want to pick up some enzymes.

i can barely take care of myself not to mention my home, pets, family or husband.

they try to say it must be something else, not the vyvannse withdrawal doing this. but i can tell the difference because ive been depressed and have experienced chronic fatigue. and from my experience this is hardcore withdrawal.

i hope i can get off of this too. good luck to others out there.

most of my friends and family that are on vyvanse, couldnt imagine life w/o it. its sad cause it does change you. not for the better.

ps be warned, there are pharmaceutical reps out there that want you and the doctors to believe there is nothing wrong with vyvannse. if so, let them take it and see.

i have nothing to gain from telling you that it hurt me, they have everything to loose.

best of luck,
me

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My son was on Vyvanse for 2 weeks after taking for Biphentin for many years. He changed dramatically and the doctor told us to stop using it. He has been crying and sleeping for the past 3 days. I am so angry you have no ideal...i can not believe that i let this happen to him.

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I am having the same problem, I also have a bad lower back and celiac so I deal with a multitude of issues. When are some days better than others? I went from a regular person, enjoying life to wanting to die. I was on a much higher dosage. I still have problems & wish drug companies would wait longer for better clinical results or are we there data?

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I'm a 22-year-old college student. In June of 2009, when I was 20, I went to rehab for addiction to alcohol, cocaine, and amphetamines -- which were not prescribed. (I was diagnosed with ADHD as a child but never medicated, and again as an adult but my doctor prescribed me Strattera and I wanted stimulants...unfortunately. So I bought 'Addies' and Ritalin on the street.

At any rate, I went to rehab and continued to see my dr. there for follow-ups, meanwhile maintaining sobriety. She prescribed me Lexapro for depression (no complaints there) and Strattera, which I can honestly say didn't work, but as an addiction specialist she wanted to try a non-stimulant first and as a recovering addict I agreed. The side effects were awful, so a year ago I switched to Vyvanse (30mg 1x daily). Like everyone said, it worked great at first, for 6-7 months in fact. But then last December I got a new doctor (also an addiction specialist) who told me to stop taking V. over the winter break as I wouldn't be in classes. As soon as I stopped, the withdrawal kicked in, and I started obsessing over the pills & longing for them. Until this break from the med, I had never thought about it in that way, as it never gave me a high like Adderall did. But I didn't take more than my prescribed dose until last February during midterms, when I became totally overwhelmed by school. And then I did it again a month later...a couple times the next month...long story short, I now have one pill left and won't be able to fill my Rx for exactly one week, thanks to Memorial Day. I can't believe this is happening to me. The worst part is that my friends, family, boyfriend, etc all believe I'm still sober...which I guess I am, since I'm not drinking, but it feels like a lie because I know full well that I am abusing this drug and that I am physically and psychologically dependent on it. I'm too ashamed to confide in my AA sponsor or my boyfriend who is also a recovering alcoholic, and resentful at the dr. who prescribed me this med in the first place, despite my history of amphetamine abuse, and at myself for thinking V. would be different from Adderall because of its absurd claims that it is 'abuse-proof.' Just because I can't shoot it doesn't mean I can't abuse it! Duh!

I would almost rather kill myself than stand up in front of everyone to receive my undeserved 2 year coin at an AA meeting in two weeks, or drink again so it's a "real" relapse instead of this BS. And yet I'm still planning to fill my script next Tuesday and continue ruining my life...we'll see how I feel after withdrawals, though. Maybe on the other side I'll decide to quit for good.

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