Withdrawal From Vyvanse (Page 22)
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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 have ADD and have been taking Vyvanse for almost a year now. I had never taken any medication before to help me with my ADD until Vyvanse.

The first few months on Vyvanse were great; I was getting really good grades in college, I was doing really well at work, and overall everything just seemed to be going very well for me. However, this great feeling didn't last for long.

For the past four months or so ,I have felt psychologically displaced. What I mean is that when I am now taking Vyvanse everything seems fake to me. I have also been trying to avoid my family and friends.

Vyvanse helped me stay focused on my daily activities, but at the same time it drained the life out of me, at first you don’t notice the really effects, but over time they creeps up on you.

I use to be full of life, I loved going out and having fun, and getting together with my friends and family, but now I just feel psychologically brain dead.

I’ve been trying my best to get of Vyvanse, but the withdrawal symptoms are so intense. It’s now been three days since I’ve taken a dose of Vyvanse ( 70mg) and I feel like crap. All I’ve been doing is sleeping, eating, and watching movies. I am hoping that the withdrawal symptoms will gradually pass within a couple more days and if they don’t I have to go in and seek some advice from my doctor, whom was very encouraging in helping me take this wonderful drug, thanks doc.

Is there any positive feedback out there or has this happened to anyone else?

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My doctor stopped prescribing me Vyvance once I found out I was pregnant. This forced me to quit 60mg/day cold turkey and I must admit that this transition has been a complete nightmare. I know the first trimester of a pregnancy is rough, but combined with the withdrawl effects I am undergoing, I must admit that some days are unbearable. Extreme fatigue (falling asleep every 30 mins.), severe depression, thoughts of suicide.
I went from successfully managing work, college, and family life to barely being able to pull myself out of bed and function in the real world.
My advice is to gradually get off these meds!

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I take Vyvanse and there are definitely withdrawal symptoms.

"Some people who use Vyvanse for a long time may develop a need to continue taking it. People who take high doses are also at risk. This is known as DEPENDENCE or addiction. If you stop taking Vyvanse suddenly, you may have WITHDRAWAL symptoms. These may include severe or unusual sadness, agitation, or fatigue." [1]

For me, at first it's just the lethargy and lack of motivation. Then at 12-16 hrs I start to freak out. I don't think I've gone more than a day without it though. It should be taken away gradually.

References:
[1] http://www.drugs.com/cdi/vyvanse.html

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Was he on adderal befor the new drug? Maybe its w/drawals from that.

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I am 32 and just began taking vyvance. The reason we chose this drug in particular was because of its lack of withdrawal symptoms. If you run out there are no drug seeking tendencies. Are you certian your son was taking only the daily dose and not more? This is a fair question as this could certainly lead to the withdrawal. Vyvance is the best ADD med out their right now. It just needs to me amnistered by a responsible parent/adult. I've had great results with it and hoep that you will too. Good luck.

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im replying for the kid that was tooken off his meds,denise,i honestly think u need to contact the dr who prescribed the meds to ur son.as to your ?it is definitly normal to have withdrawls,im on adderol.and the dr i see told me this is a narcotic,i have adhd,and they cannot just take him off,i know this,becuz my doctor told me i will be dependent on this and cannot take me off,if u need anything,plz feel free to leave me a message ty nancy

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My son,age 5 has ADHD and was on adderall but his father and I didn't like how he was acting so his dr. changed it to vyvance, I've read your comment now I'm very worried about giving it to him...what should I exspect?

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