Just Started Vyanse And Have Questions

I'm so happy I found an active forum. Been googling all kinds of search terms because I am new to this medication and would love feedback and advise. I'm 52 and started on 30mg. I told my doctor I didn't feel much after only two days of that fun high. After only one week he upped me to 60mg. I am bipolar and take meds for that, depression, anxiety and under active thyroid. I'm thinking this dose is too strong. I'm feeling anxious and agitated after only 4 hours. Now it's been a total of 8 1/2 hours and still anxious but also really tired and zoned out. Any thoughts? Do I keep going hoping this side effect will go away? If I do how many days does it take? Or should I go back to 30 until I see my doctor in 3 days? Oh I'm also taking 500mg twice daily for weight loss. I'm on like 7 meds! I'm 5'2" and weigh 179.

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2 days was not long enough to judge whether or not the lower dosage was going to work for you. The 'high' you felt was a side effect, and they are known to be self-limiting, and to go away with time, as your body gets used to the medication.

The FDA also warns that Vyvanse carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause other side effects, such as nausea, headache, irritability, weight changes, dizziness, and mood changes.

Ref: Vyvanse Information

How are you doing, now? Has there been any change? Usually, you need to take a medication for 3 to 4 weeks, before your body gets used to it, and you know if it will, or will not, help you.

What other medications are you taking? Some of them may also be contributing to your problem.

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