Withdrawal From Vyvanse (Page 9)

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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You should not be getting a buzz off of it. Sounds like you have been mis-prescribed and you need a re-evaluation of your disorder. I have been taking medication for ADHD my whole life. Started with Ritalin @ 7, then dexadrine and now vyvanse, at 32. Yes, its a bummer that i've been taking drugs my whole life however, it's been a lifesaver and never, ever ever given me a buzz. People who don't really have ADHD will get a buzz because their neurotransmitters function normally. The speed like properties in the medication helps people like me focus. But for those who can focus naturally, (lucky!), it just gives you a buzz. Sorry bro-you don't need that medication. Consider yourself lucky. cheers!

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and that last post i did was for KAT

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I'm in my final semester at college and take 50-70mg for days before exams and on exam days as well as taking it usually for around 10 days straight as finals approach/during. I don't like the comedown at all at the end of the day and feel like I'm not myself on days while I'm on it so I only take it when I really need to be extra productive, and my doctor is fine with that. After finals it takes around 2-3 days of being hungry and lethargic to get back to normal, and being a guy who was addicted to painkillers a few years ago, can say that vyvanse withdrawal is mild compared to most other drugs.

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Hey Lori, Sorry to hear you are going thru that with your daughter. I myself experienced that when I was her age. Unfortunately at 17 I was diagnosed with a mood disorder-completely treatable! But you should know, ADHD is sometime a precursor to manic depression. THIS IS NOT A DEFINITE! I am not a doctor and I don't want to scare you.

Point is: keep an eye on your daughter!
Best of luck!

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As for the buzz, I definitely feel it for the first couple of days of taking it consecutively but after around day 5 of my finals sprint on it, the buzz pretty much goes and the comedown less depressing

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I was on Vyvanse for over a year and a half,i started to have paranoia really bad and thoughts of suicide,about a month ago i was told by my doctor to stop cold turkey,since then i havent felt like myself,ive felt very hopeless i have been second guessing my self about every little thing I dont know what to do im very scared can someone please give my advice?

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Hey bud! Try not to worry, you are going to be ok, it just takes time. I took vyvanse for around 2 years and am very proud to say I have been clean from it for almost 4 months now. There are still some days that I do not feel myself, but it gets easier and easier to deal with. you can read several of my posts on here to get an idea of where I was at 6 months ago and where I am at today. There is a world of difference. The main thing you have to do is keep going. The worst thing you can do right now is to give up because you are right on the verge of breaking free from this my friend. You have the worst part behind you. Now what you are dealing with is learning to live life again. It is hard to deal with life and simple tasks that are required of you after relying on a substance for so long. You need to keep a positive attitude no matter how hard it may be. Believe me, at one time I thought I would never be normal again. That is not true my friend, it just takes time and patience. If you have a church you can attend I highly recomend you getting involved. Jesus heals and he will be your rock through times like these. I'm not tryin to preach to you, I'm telling you what has worked for me when NOTHING else would! Your battle is more in your mind now than anything. I'd be more than happy to share some things with you that have helped me. My email is please email me and I will help you any way I can.

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Hey, you are gonna be ok. Do not worry. My response to your post has to be reviewed it says before being posted. Email me and I can help you.

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Hey Andi I have typed you a response but it's saying it must be reviewed before posting. What a great help that will be huh? I've been through this with the vyvanse and it will all be ok.

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My email is
do not give up now, you are gonna get through this!

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Are you feeling any better andi?

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My prescip of Vyvance has lapsed for a few days (between appointments) and I thought I was was imagining things, but wow... I see here there might be more to it. My temper has been a tad hair trigger, and I have been sleeping non-stop. Not to mention my appetite is on overdrive. Guess I need to discuss this with my doc tomorrow.

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recently my son was diagnosed with cyclic vomiting syndrome and is taking medication for that, but he has been on Yvanse for for 3 yrs. He's developed high blood pressure and was told to stop taking it because of it. We are going on two weeks of him not taking the medication cold turkey, and to be honest, he's depressed, irritable and wants to sleep alot. This medication will never be given to him again in my opinion. He has ADHD but since he's not been on the medication he's been less hyper. But what concerns me is the depression he is going through. I've read alot of these comments and to be frank, I am a little scared for him. I've read alot of the side effects and wonder if the Cyclic Vomiting was being caused by this medication. Has anyone experienced vomiting episodes while taking this medication?

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I'm 18 and this has been my first week of taking vyvanse... The last time I was on an ADD medication I was in grade 4, young. I remember my brilliance being brought to life by such medications, and it has been so kind to happen again. I am currently teaching the math teacher that once thought I was useless... Amazing no? Other than this, I am worried because I notice the hostility.. something as small as a test where a question is not able to be answered... not because I can't answer it but because the question is wrong. I have also been so much more know-it-all if that's what you would call it.. My feelings for loved ones I find are dwindling and i'm becoming so occupied with my life.

It's only been a week, and I have not tried a day without this drug yet.. i'm scared to hear the withdrawls people are going through - but I have gone through other drug addictions in my life and we shall see how this plays out.

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I was on adderrall for approx 3 yrs..I loved it..I never felt it "kick" in, never felt jittery..I just noticed my day would go better and I could focus so much better. I slept wonderful also. Adderrall isn't in production right now so my Dr. gave me Vyvanse..said it was the same exact thing..OMG....I was out of it, I slurred my words, was sooooooooo sleepy at work..in fact my best friend at work called me a zombie....I just quit taking it after about 3 weeks...I thought not taking it had to be better than taking it!..I feel much better without it but still miss the focus I got from adderall...

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I only took this pill twice. Had back to back exams in two days. Big mistake was that they were 70mg eac and this was my first time taking them (got them from a roommate). First night was good took it at 9pm stayed up all night and studied. The next morn at 9am I took another one to study again but then later that night I could not sleep at all. Begin to start getting bad headaches and trouble getting to sleep. Is it possible to have withdrawals from this pill after only taking it twice. I still feel like I have some affects from it and its been out of my system for over 24 hours.

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I am a 19 year old male. I had to quit vyvanse cold turkey two years ago after a sever reaction to a newly prescribed mood stabilizer because of the severe mood swings and anger outbursts. I had three times where I drank pepsi and for some reason that would make me go into a state where I could barely talk or move. I went into a catatonic state for a couple of hours. In my head I went to a dark void of fear and terror and wanted to cry the whole time but couldn't and was scared. Two years later, I do not feel the same. The craving is still there. I am no longer the person I used to be. The side effects are major and still linger on. *visual effects, decreased libido, shifting between euphoria and dysphoria, unstable mood, irrational thought, delusions, intense feelings **especially fear** *

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I'm wondering why in some cases, that folks have gone off it cold turkey. It is understandable for pregnancy certainly. Did you consider taking diminishing doses? Say 3/4 for some days, then a half, down to a quarter then stopping?

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I am using this ADD meds for school. Being ADD or ADHD won't drive you nuts. I do ok without medication, but I do much better with meds - I'm enjoying it for post-secondary education success. I don't intend to stay on any meds but for now, it is working well.

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Wow, Josh, you really are taking risks. Potentially incarceration, or if you were susceptible to any mental illness you might given yourself much worse problems. Was there any understanding of the side effects before you took this dosage? I got the headache you described. Your roommate was woefully ignorant of the laws and the potential for harming others. Hopefully there he-she will gain better judgement soon.

The drug is to be taken in the morning, it is incredibly powerful and not meant to be used to cram. I'm a student too and would never do what you did. I hope you are going to be ok.

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