Vyvance has changed my life. My wife is no longer in a carer role. My business was failing. Ive turned it around and, more important, love my work. I wake up feeling good, and my mood remains stable all day long. I call it Angel Dust. Downsides? Loss of appitite, plus food no longer tastes like anything. Sleep disruption. Worst: stomach pain and nausea/vomiting. Solution: I take a break on weekends. Trade off? No question. Benefits far exceed the costs. Saturated in gratitude to have it. Only wish is that it had been earlier. I got diagnosed at 66. Im on 20mgs.
I also just started 20mg dose (was diagnosed a few days ago) and literally a few hours after I took it the first time I started crying out of joy because it was just… quiet
Just started on Vyvanse. My doctor gave my 20mg for a week then 30mg after that. Even the lower dose is making a huge difference. I finally feel a sense of quiet in my head that I’ve never felt before. I find it a lot easier to start task, I get distracted less, and when I do get distracted I’m actual able to pull my attention back after just a few minutes.
I'm glad that it's working out for you. My doctor started me on 10mg yesterday. I just feel really drowsy and relaxed.. like I just drank nighttime Neocitrine. So it was interesting to see in the video that 30-70mg is the therapeutic dose.
how did the first week feel like?i took 30 the first day i was zombified. also. but now it doesn't feel like anything just decreased my appetite (this is my 9th day on ghe meds)
@@sansanm9453 It was interesting. Some days I was able to get a crazy amount of concentration, but other days I could barely feel a difference. I’m in university so it’s easy for me to measure productivity. There were a couple days I just spent in bed on my phone. When I first take the pill and the focus comes in, I have to make sure I’m doing work. Otherwise I’ll just squander the day. The “wow” factor of the first 2 days hasn’t come back yet. Maybe I’ve just gotten used to it. 20mg definitely wears off sooner then I would like. About 6 hours later I start to feel the focus go away. Around 8 hours later the quiet in my mind leaves. Hopefully 30mg last longer. I also have to get better with utilizing it’s effects. I’ve been eating slightly less, especially lunch. But I make sure to have a big dinner, because if I don’t I’ll get a massive headache and intense starvation when it wears off. My sleep schedule is unaffected. I even took it at 2pm one day and was able to get to bed with only slightly more difficulty. Mood has been somewhat inconsistent. Over the weekend I was in bed most of the day. I realize that I may have had a mild depressive episode, but after realizing the medication may have been causing it, the symptoms subsided. One subtle effect that I don’t like is that I feel a bit more distant to my girlfriend. We’ve been together 2.5 years and we’re very close. Right now we are long distance, so this isn’t the best test. But I can tell I feel different. I love her just the same and we talk everyday, but it’s as if I need her less. I’m not a fan of this change and I’m worried it will get worse on 30mg, but let’s see. She’s also on some meds, so chances are she’ll understand. On the other hand most of my other relationships are improving. I find that I’m reaching out to people more and don’t leave messages unread, so that’s nice. Let’s see what’s in store for 30mg.
Yep. I'm misophonic and I'm watching with subtitles and the sound off. Not saying they shouldn't put sfx on their vid just maybe consider that some people react badly to this type of sound and that's a bunch of effort wasted (those asmr folks probably love it though but thats a whole other youtube genre 😜).
This was so interesting! Now it makes sense that I got much better control over my binge eating after I was put on Elvanse by my psychiatrist (as treatment for my ADHD). I had a very good effect on my ADHD from Elvanse, much better than Concerta.
Thanks for the videos! Please make one about the non-stimulant medications 🙏 as someone with Bipolar Disorder (who might also have ADHD, since the adhd-like symptoms seem to persist even in euthymia), I'm interested in learning more about them. I've heard about Qelbree, but like all other ADHD meds it's not available in my country (Ritalin is the only ADHD med approved here)... what treatments can help with ADHD symptoms that are primarily executive dysfunction related (like chronic procrastination, chronic lateness / time-blindness, lack of motivation, sleep procrastination etc.)? Thank you 💟
Check out wellbutrin. Let me know how it goes. Wellbutrin isn't directly a stimulant but an antidepressant ndri. Only one in it's class. Will save more dopamine in the synapse which will deal with Adhd symptoms as well as pulling you a bit up out of the depression apathy
Bupropion can be an option as well as atomixetine and quelbree as you mentioned. Trintellix can also be considered. Though they all still have a potential to induce mania, but not as high a risk as the stimulants. You can also try natural treatments such as Omega 3s, B12, Rhodiola, OPCs, etc.
Wellbutrin ❤ works for me with bipolar 2, and suspected add symptoms in euthymia. Omega 3, magnesium glycinate and creatin definitely helps my bipolar too. I also some periods take NAC. Look them all up and read about it. There's also a bipolar guide to supplements online 😊
Xanax, Adderall, Vyvanss and others can help in taking care of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD and PTSD, have benefited so much from Vyvanse and Adderall for my anxiety and depression to get some see below info they also guide newbies on dosage
I was taking the 70mg daily doses of it. Needed to reduce to 30mg and will switch to Atomoxetine next month due to side effects. I had strong stomach aches and needed hemorrhoidectomy surgery. Good job on explaining Vyvanse. Do you have a video like this about Atomoxetine? I'll search. Thanks 👍🏼
For me I only felt the euphoria the first couple days I was on it (30mg) but also I felt so tired. Dr thought fatigue was my mind finally settling down. But I've also heard we get euphoria the first time we take it.
@@g-uy9meI can't speak for them but I assume cause for some people (and depending on the day) vyvanse can have unwanted side effects like anxiety and high heart rate, so in those times I feel like if I were to exercise I might get a heart attack (just the heart rate makes me feel like that but I doubt it.) So sometimes the thought of a higher dose equals anxiety. Sometimes I put half my capsule in water and throw out the rest because at times I wonder if 60mg is too high a dose for me.
It's one of the few my regular doctor will continue if I'm between psych providers. I prefer Dexedrine though because it kicks in a lot faster but my regular doctor refused to give me that med.
Great video!! I did have a question about vasoconstriction, which you touched on. Can vasoconstriction lead to increased muscle stiffness and pain when taking stimulants? My Vyvanse works great but is making my whole body sore and flaring up my orginal areas of chronic pain. Thanks!
That is interesting. I would suspect inflammation and rule autoimmune conditions and leaky gut. Support blood and lymph flow with stretching and massage. Support gut brain axis with anti inflammatory diet and good probiotic like MegaSpore. It is possible Vyvanse is activating your sympathetic nervous system and therefore increasing inflammatory markers like cortisol.
@@LevelheadedMind Thank you so much for the info! Is it true that caffeine also increases cortisol the same way? Should I be avoiding caffeine entirely while taking Vyvanse? How do the two interact?
@@hendrikjefell6894 Thank you so much for responding to my question with your own experience! Were you told any details on how specifically it interacts? Does caffeine and alcohol make your body burn through Vyvase quicker?
Does anyone have any experience on Vyvanse, where it made you gain weight or increase your appetite? I have problems being underweight, so I’m hoping that this doesn’t make me lose even more.
@@chrispasson1940 I’ve heard that, but my doctor said it may help me regulate my eating better which would obvi in-turn help with weight gain. I’m on day 2 tho, and I was able to force myself to eat better than usual so that’s good. 👍
Hey i am using parixtocin from almost a year want to stop it does I'll face lifelong withdrwal symptoms or for a particular span of time does it will affect my memory in any way.। Pleass reply
Stahl 's Prescriber's Guide pg 409. I note all my references in the description. He specifically states that it can take several weeks to attain maximum therapeutic benefit. This is also what I see in practice with my patients as well, give it at least 8 weeks before deciding it is not working for you.
@@LevelheadedMind Thank you, found it. Doesn't really convince me though, as I can't find an actual study. I have found one that describes this effect with regards to binge eating though. Perhaps that's what the guide is ambiguously referencing.
As someone who takes this you have to take breaks from it otherwise you will find yourself getting strange thoughts and increased paranoia. Don't take it on days you don't work... or take a lower dose.
@@Etaoinshrdlu69 I don't get that but anxiety sometimes (mainly depending if I'm already stressed or not) so I don't take it some days if I know I'm gonna feel like that
I'm on Elvanse (EU name for Vyvanse) 30mg. I seem to feel the effects after one hour, and it also seems to run out, depending on the day, after 5 to 8 hours. I do have some minor effects that last until a day after, but nothing as effective as when the med is really active.
I changed to the european version Elvanse too. From the usa Vyvanse 30mg was my perfect dose.. I started taking the Elvanse 30mg and I didnt even felt it, I take now the 50mg Elvanse. I feel it still slightly weaket than the american version of 30mg Vyvanse. My only side effect are thirst, and diarhea.. but at least I can feel normal.
Christmas time I was officially diagnosed with ADHD ! I have finally been given my tablets sfter a successful ecg scan blood pressure etc , however I feel like nothing has changed but bare in mind I'm an ex coke head ! Might it be my dosage as I'm starting on 20mg , is that low ?
I started vyvanse very slowly . 10mg , felt drowsy .only 3 days. Then I took 20mg for 3 days in a row. I was so tired , while driving I felt the need to pull over and wanted to sleep. So I don’t really know if it’s going to get better , it doesn’t work. Or I really don’t have adhd after all, which was disappointing as I had hope for this as an older diagnosed female
I just started 10mg yesterday and I feel really drowsy as well. I just want to sleep all day. Concerta did the opposite when it was working for a week. I was motivated, focused, and my anxiety went away.
@@ic_0129 I’m on 20mg now.. the drowsiness did go down fyi but still don’t notice much. Going very slow on dosing due to comorbid panic disorder. Honestly , I have such bad anxiety that I’m not sure I will be able to tolerate stimulant at this point in life :/ Maybe I will look into concerta like you
@@ic_0129 im on 20mg now, the drowsiness did go away after that 3rd or 4th day fyi but I’m not noticing much else . Dosing up slowly due to comorbid panic issues. I may not be able to tolerate stimulants with the anxiety issues I have at this point in life :/ Maybe I will ask about concerta , sounds like it helped anxiety and focus
@@ic_0129 the drowsiness went away after 3 days but I’m not noticing much at 20 mg, and they are dosing it slowly due to panic issues. I may have to ask for something else due to anxiety , perhaps need a higher dose or perhaps it’s just too late for me. I am in early 40
Mam plz reply I'm on luvox for ocd but didn't get relief in my gad doc is adding lexapro with luvox can two ssri can be taken together is there any dangerous side effects? Plz reply
Here in Australia we have very terrible supply issue for the Lisdexamphetime / VYVANSE! Is that the same for you? We can only get either 20 or 70MG I was on 30 or 40MG and now jumped up to 70 as that’s the only ones available. Any insights of these supply issues?
The global shortage is starting to resolve itself, although periodic shortages may continue throughout 2024. Best thing to do is ask your doctor to issue prescription scripts more frequently (weekly/bi-weekly) to account for any time medication is out of stock. Then you’ll reduce the chances of running out and always have a new supply ready to collect. If you’re on 40MG and only 20MG is available you can prescribe 2x 20MG capsules to make up the 40MG dose. Likewise, you can split a 70MG capsule into two to get approx. 35MG - although this is less advisable unless dissolving in water. It’s unusual to see a sudden jump to 70MG from 30MG or 40MG. Dose increases are typically made in increments of 10MG. 70MG is the highest dose and you can open yourself up to the risk of abuse if it’s too strong for what your body needs. Side effects such as euphoria become more apparent in higher doses and it can lead to dependence.
Yeah I heard that! A few months ago my pharmacist told me they were out of 50s but I was just put on 60s in time I guess... Maybe it's cause it's recently been put on psb or because it's the first line treatment for adults with adhd, with more people being diagnosed too.
dear dr Rosa. Don't you know what's going on in medical schools regarding the dominant control big pharma has on the this institutes in every way from the learning material you've learned aimed to make a Production line of mediators between them and the general poblic by producing "doctors" ? didn't you find it bizarre that all illnesses are idiopathic and the "only" solution is that chemical or the other ? because a lot of doctors picked that up during their school years from all the censorship and the unwilling to give them persuasive answers for just about anything. or that you know exactly what I'm talking about but you just decided to go with it and be a happy part of the crimes against humanity for greed industry ?
