Withdrawal From Vyvanse (Page 17)
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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 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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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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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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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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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 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'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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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 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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It's been almost 2 years since Vyvanse reared it's ugly head toward me. I use to have dreams and aspirations, friends and family are almost non-existent. I am afraid this dark passenger will ride with me to my grave, reality is a blur and nothing seems to matter unless i'm on Vy.

taking somewhere between 350 - 400mg a day I have had pains in my body i have NEVER felt before, objects and sounds jump out at me. I couldn't say my ABC's or count to 10 in front of a crowd if my life depended on it...months fly by..half of which us spent in a whirlwind of Joy, chaos, bitterness, obssession, guilt...the other half in a comatosis/confused state.

I am not who I was 2 years ago, and i find it hard to believe i will ever be. I'm stubborn by nature so asking for "help" in this OBVIOUS TIME OF CRISIS is not going to happen i fear. Someone mentioned people don't like to admit they have failed at things in life and i couldnt agree more...pride is a two-edge sword..

i don't even know why i'm posting this, for it isnt helpful to anybody unless you havent started using yet. DO NOT. there are better things in life to enjoy, being crushed by a sea of overwhelming paranoia and hatred toward yourself is not one of them. Tomorrow is bday...maybe it'll be a good year and i'll cleanse myself of this poison, one can hope...I am not religious nor care for any words of "saving" you may have to share, nothing personal. Although if i were to believe there was a God, than there is surely a Devil who's color in shades of blue and orange is followed by the name...Lisdexampetamine

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Michael please dont post things as facts if you dont know what your talking about. Shocking that your going into the medical field and dont know what your talking about. Vyvanse is extended release dextroamphetamine which is not as strong as methamphetamine but close to it. No u wont die from cocaine withdrawl or meth withdrawl but I AM IN DISBELIEF that you say it is not possible to become addicted to vyvanse and amphetamine. Amphetamines release an abundant amount of dopamine(feel good neurotransmiter) that can lead to addiction for many people so dont talk about stuff you clearly havent read about. VYVANSE is a schedule 2 drug under the DEA's controlled substances act. Other schedule 2 drugs are morphine, oxycotin and desoxyn(pill form methamphetamine). VYVANSE IS A NARCOTIC. Users who take a small amount of amphetamines orally every now and then to combat fatigue or get "high" usually do not have trouble stopping. However, people with a history of sustained low dose use quite become dependent and feel that they need the drug to get by. These users frequently keep taking amphetamines to avoid the "down in mood" they experience when the "high" wears off. IF YOUR DEPENDENT THEN YOUR ADDICTED, thats like saying so and so isnt addicted to alcohol hes just dependent on alcohol or else he has delirium tremens. Nothing you say has any scientific backing but everything I have said is true, you really should not comment on things as an authority on the subject and misleading people to believe you because your a nurse student. You sound like an employee for Shire(the company who produces Vyvanse and has just posted its best year of total revenue ever).

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After reading your post about how to wean yourself from this awful drug, I wanted to assure you it is possible. My daughter who is 32 was given this drug because she worked the night shift, not only was that prescribed for the wrong reasons, she has successfully defeated the side affects and mood swings that came with the withdrawal. Sleeping and eating were also noticed. Vyvance depletes the dopamines in your brain and as long as your on it, they can't re-produce if you will. Do your homework before you make your decision, I do know the longer you are on it, the longer it will take and the more damage will occur. This drug needs to taken off the market, but it's making someone money so I don't see that happening. Good luck to you

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I read all the previous posts. My husband has been on the Vyvance for a few months now, and his irritibility has increased. He missed two days of the medication and had a bout of rage so intense I've never witnessed before. I definitely want him off the drug but am not sure how to wean him.

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My 17 year old son was taking 60mg of vyvanse for the past 8 months as prescribed for his ADD. Initially he did well but over time his personality changed for the worse and he started to have bad physical symptoms. Rapid pounding heart rate, dizzy, light headed, tight chest, shortness of breath. Prior to taking this drug my son was very physically active and in great condition. We immediately notified the Dr. about his symptoms and he took him off the Vyvanse cold turkey. It has been 12 days and he can hardly function. Periodically still gets pounding heart rate, irregular heart rate, but is always dizzy,lethargic, and has fainting spells when he ties to move around. He has missed 7 days of school in the past 10 days. Does anyone else have experience with this withdrawal and its symptoms lasting so long? Thanks for any help you can give.

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Oh! This was in response to Ali;)

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Your roomate seems deeply disturbed.. I hope she does get off the meds because a lot of doctors take no time on the individual to be able to make a judgement on if they have any other psychological imbalances.. She would prob just benefit by seeing a psychotherapist..(someone she can talk to:) Doesn't sound like ADD. Hope she gets better :)

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...this is contnued...I also have been paying particular attention to my diet, any non-prescription drug interactions( which is extremely important, I have allergies, and cannot take anything now that contains loratadine and pseudoephedrine which speed up your heart and blood pressure and anyone taking vyvanse should not take this). My doctor said benadryl is a better option. I always ask him about any interaction. Also, any medication can have serious allergic reactions, and for vyvanse or any med taken for a psychological benefit it is imperative to know what is completely abnormal. If I was hearing voices at this point in my treatment, or anything behaviorly abnormal I would stop taking it immediately. If I ever for any reason were to start taking on psychotic behaviors, which in no way shape or form were tendencies stemming from my ADHD (i.e: pulling out hair, violent or aggressive behavior, or hearing voices/hallucinating) it's BYE BYE Vyvanse for me!! This is not a 'usual', or casual symptom and should be taken seriously. The first week I had more symptoms, but have slim to none now that are of worry because I constantly research. I am 27, and my worst symptom has been a fluttering heart rate about two hours into taking it. The side affects listed on this page seem incredibly serious, and meds are not for everyone. There seem to be alot of options out there so don't give up on the first try, and nothing is a permanent fix. But NEVER continue something that feels WRONG. Because it probably is for you. Use your descretion, get opinions other than one doctor, and trust your instinct. Don't let turn into some psychosis for no reason. It just seems that biologically people who are actually diagnosed with ADHD respond differently to stimulant meds, depending on possibly, age, weight, height, biological predisposition. Ultimately, do what the label says, USE CAUTION!

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Hello, I have been on Vyvanse for about 6 months...This is the first drug or treatment I have ever taken or sought out ON MY OWN-- my parents never forced me to take medication when I was in high school. This is when my symptoms started showing the most. Possibly due to my mom being diagnosed with ADHD herself. I was in denial for years that having ADHD would prohibit me from accomplishing things, because I wanted to be strong and I did not ever want to be dependent on anything or anyone other than myself. I am glad I waited to see a doctor when I felt I was no longer able to manage. My point is, that you should educate yourself, whether it be YOU, or your child, before you take the meds prescribed. I was aware of the consequence and power of taking any med daily. To think you will not have a withdrawl from any med you take for a prolonged period of time is ridiculous. Therefor if you experience more negative side effects than positive, then be all means get off the medication!!! I have an overall positive experience.. I am actually less aggressive, because I am generally less frustrated, and I am more patient and listen more to my boyfriend. Instead of constantly cutting him off, and walking away sometimes mid-sentence w/o knowing.. At work I am able to concentrate on finishing what I start in a way that I could explain what I did start to finish, and why. I also have a better comprehension of meetings, work/personal, books, and can just focus on something. Which I have NEVER been able to do. SO-- of course when I decide it is time to stop taking it or start another drug, I wouls expect to ween myself off of it hopefully. As you should w/ any drug treating adhd. I hope this was helpful.. Could go on for hours.. I still have negative symptoms too sometimes, but for me it has been a worthy risk. I am on 50 mgs. per day. This has worked well, and is what I started on..

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I am just totally shocked at the amount of drug use in this country... and yes, I mean prescription meds. On this forum, I have read posts about 5 year olds to full grown adults medicating themselves, and for what? If this world, culture, whatever is too hard, demanding, etc. to deal with, then maybe it's time that we question where we are going. Why are we working so hard? Why are we pressuring each other so much? when will it end and what is the purpose?

Last night, my roommate freaked out and cut her arm deeply (12 stitches). This poor 25 year old girl is over-medicated, taking xanax, vyvanse for sure, and who knoews what else. In my opinion she shouldn't be taking anything at all!!! Don't we realize that these doctors are literally being payed through kick-backs and promotions to sell these pharmaceutical drugs to the population? That's right, your prescription is a sale, it is a transaction, it is a money-based action. Of course that is a motivation for the doctors!

It is time to wake up people! I do not intend disrespect, but you probably don't have adhd, or add, or anything. Stress, anxiety, etc. are natural feelings for humans to deal with. We can do it without the drugs. It's all about our perspective and realizing that we don't have to live by some crazy artificial ideal, we just have to live. Medicating yourself takes away your life, takes the naturalness out of life. I am scared to know how many people are on prescription drugs in this country.


Please people... go through the withdrawals and get off, become yourself again. Love yourself, stop trying to hide. And for the kids, parents please take your children off of these horrendous meds. The kids that I knew who used to take add and adhd meds in my jr. high and high school ended up having severe psycholigical problems later in life, drug addicitons, even overdoses. This is bad stuff. I have always thought that the kids aren't the problem in the schools, it is the structure of the education they are receiving that is boring them into acting out, etc. They are forced to follow these strict educational curriculums which aren't very mentally satisfying. On top of that the schools don't help kids develop the things they are good at and many kids get picked on, wrapped up in adolescent drama because it makes more sense to them compared to the stuff they are reading in their textbooks.

Drugs are not the answer

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