Submitted by cebart on 02/23/2019.
I started taking Vyvanse on Wednesday. I’m on 20 mg for the first 15 days, then I’m going to 30 mg for another 15 days, I have a follow up appointment with my doctor in 28 days.
I realize that it’s a new medication and it takes time for the body to adjust but what has other people’s experience been. How long has it taken to adjust.
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Submitted by Alone on
To my knowledge it is not a drug you get used to. It either works or doesn’t. It does not stay in your body and build up. It only lasts for a couple of hours and some people need to take something in the afternoon. Keep a journal on how you feel. Does it provide you with the focus you need. That way you will know if it is working. More Milligrams does not mean it is better. Hope this helps!!! I also believe that counseling is so important!!! You may focus better but you need coaching. Find an adhd counselor. This may be the most important piece. From experience- my husband is taking medication but he has not continued counseling. Medication did not make him aware of me or our family. Good luck!!!
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Submitted by cebart on
thanks for your response.
The medication work but the side effects are intense. Some have already started to improve. It will take time for my body to adjust to the new medication. I was looking for feedback on how long it took others to adjust to it.
I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 7, after trying several different medications I decided not to take them. I worked with a counselor for years to be able to function. I have had a fairly stressful year which has caused my anxiety to get worse, which made me not sleep well, which amplified my adhd. I wasn’t coping well with what has worked well for me for years so spoke to my doctor about getting some extra help.
Try to document how you feel during the day
Submitted by Will It Get Better on
You should anticipate that it will take a few months to identify your correct dosage and the correct formulation (long acting vs short term with maybe a combination of the two). My wife who has now been on Vyvanse for 18 months struggled with the patience required to evaluate how she was reacting to the differences. It would help for you to keep a journal (could be difficult to consistently remember to do input) to note each day 1) how you felt before taking the medication 2) what time you took the medication 3) how you felt every two hours thereafter during the day. This detail will immeasurably help your doctor in fine-tuning your medication.
cebart....
Submitted by c ur self on
I admire your self-awareness; and your efforts to find help....I will pray that you find peace w/ your life....
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