Vyvanse And Risperdal
Updatedmy 8 year old has been prescribed Vyvanse in addition to his Risperdal. the first time he took a whole capsule was terrifying. He couldn't respond to us, couldn't sit up did not remember how to drink from a cup. I now split them in half and only gets one half per day. The dosage is 30 mg when whole. Does anyone have experience with this combo or just vyvanse alone???
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Vyvanse can cause some stimulant related side effects, such as dizziness, and spaciness, or a high like feeling, especially when someone is new to taking it, so while it is a scary thing to see from your child, if he snapped out of it, without requiring medical intervention, then that's most likely what caused it. However, it never hurts to check with his doctor to be extra safe.
The FDA lists the other typical side effects of Vyanse as possibly including nausea, irritability, mood changes, loss of appetite, and insomnia.
Ref: Vyvanse Information
Some people are more prone to experience more severe side effects, especially children, and the elderly.
Have you consulted his doctor? After a period of the lower dose, they may want you to go back up to 30mgs.
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