How should Vyvanse make you feel?

Amphetamines such as Vyvanse can cause a feeling of euphoria or intense happiness if you take them in large doses. They can also help you feel more focused and alert. Some people misuse these drugs to get more of these effects. However, overuse or misuse can lead to dependence and withdrawal symptoms.
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How do you know Vyvanse is working?

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  1. Distractibility.
  2. Procrastination, difficulty getting started on boring tasks.
  3. Restlessness, fidgeting.
  4. Mood lability.
  5. Emotional overreactions.
  6. Impulsivity, acting or speaking without thinking.
  7. Temper flashes and outbursts.
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What to expect when you take Vyvanse?

Nausea, vomiting, constipation, stomach/abdominal pain, loss of appetite, dry mouth, headache, nervousness, dizziness, trouble sleeping, sweating, weight loss, irritability, and restlessness may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
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Why do I feel weird after taking Vyvanse?

Because Vyvanse is a stimulant, a person may feel depressed or fatigued when it begins to wear off. This is known as a Vyvanse crash. A person who takes Vyvanse in the morning may experience a midday crash as the drug begins to leave their system. The crash may make a person's symptoms challenging to manage.
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How long after taking Vyvanse Do you feel it?

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine): Vyvanse is a prodrug, which means it needs to be taken orally and metabolized by the body's enzymes to become effective. Because of this, it can take approximately one to two hours to take effect and lasts approximately 14 hours.
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What happens if you take 100 mg of Vyvanse?

Symptoms of an overdose include irregular heartbeat, rapid breathing, panic, confusion, vomiting, and hallucinations. An overdose requires immediate medical attention. Overdoses can be fatal, with convulsions and coma typically preceding death. Death may be more likely if the person ingests other drugs with Vyvanse.
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Can you drink caffeine with Vyvanse?

You may need to limit caffeine intake (food examples: coffee, teas, colas, and chocolate) while taking this medicine. Taking a high amount of Caffeine can increase the risk of irritability, nausea, nervousness, palpitations, problems with sleep (insomnia), rapid heartbeat, or other side effects.
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What are the worst side effects of Vyvanse?

The most serious side effects of Vyvanse include:
  • Psychiatric problems such as anxiety, aggression, or mania.
  • Neurological disorders such as tics, seizures, or serotonin syndrome.
  • Heart problems such as rapid heartbeat, heart attack, and sudden death in people with heart problems.
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Will Vyvanse side effects go away?

Most side effects caused by Vyvanse go away within a few days or weeks of taking the drug. Rarely, Vyvanse can cause side effects that last longer or that cause long-term problems.
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What should you not take with Vyvanse?

Common medications that may interact with Vyvanse include:
  • antacids, such as those that contain aluminum.
  • anticoagulants (blood thinners), such as warfarin, or other drugs that have blood-thinning effects such as aspirin or NSAIDs.
  • anticonvulsants, such as phenytoin, phenobarbital, or primidone.
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What happens if I take Vyvanse and I don't have ADHD?

Many high school and college students begin to abuse Vyvanse and other stimulants for this reason. However, research has shown that when students who do not have ADHD take Vyvanse and other stimulants, they actually have a lower GPA 5.
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Does Vyvanse give you energy?

It may improve depression, fatigue, sleepiness and wakefulness. When used to treat binge-eating disorder, Vyvanse may help you binge less frequently. Common side effects in the central nervous system include: trouble sleeping.
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What helps Vyvanse work better?

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  1. Protein: “It has the potential to boost the same brain chemicals that Vyvanse is boosting. ...
  2. Exercise: “A lot of people with ADHD also have depression at the same time, and both conditions may make it difficult to focus and concentrate.
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How do you tell if your ADHD medication is too low?

Too little response: The medication isn't sufficiently controlling your ADHD symptoms such as inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Intolerable side effects: The medication may be working, but the side effects are severe and/or intolerable.
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Does Vyvanse make you age faster?

Research Shows that Amphetamines Accelerate the Aging Process. Amphetamines are a class of stimulants which include illicit substances like methamphetamines and cocaine as well as prescription drugs like Adderall and Vyvanse.
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Does Vyvanse help with anxiety?

Often, trouble with attention causes anxiety. So if medication works to reduce symptoms, it may reduce anxiety. But Vyvanse is not an anxiety medication. And stimulant medications can sometimes increase anxiety in a small percentage of kids who take them.
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How do you know if ADHD meds are too high?

Keeps losing weight, even after the first few weeks. The medication keeps your child's appetite down at lunchtime and for most of the afternoon and evening. (She may have a slower metabolism, or the dose may be too high.) Seems too “wired” and irritable during most of the day when the medication is active.
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Can Vyvanse make you emotional?

Yes, Vyvanse can cause emotional side effects, including anger. Certain emotional side effects were reported by people taking Vyvanse in studies, including: anger. depression*
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What does it feel like to be on ADHD medication?

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With optimized ADHD medication, people typically report an improved overall mood. They're less stressed, with less anxiety — usually resulting from higher productivity and fewer social challenges.
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Can Vyvanse change your personality?

Vyvanse can sometimes have a temporary effect on personality, causing changes in a person's thoughts or behavior. For instance, Vyvanse can sometimes cause irritability, anger, or mood changes, particularly in children.
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What is a large amount of Vyvanse?

The recommended maximum dose of Vyvanse for adults is 70 mg. Taking more than 70 mg of Vyvanse can cause serious side effects. You should not take more Vyvanse than your doctor prescribes.
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How long does Vyvanse 30mg last?

Vyvanse is the brand name for lisdexamfetamine dimesylate. It comes in both capsules and chewable tablets. It also has the stimulant amphetamine, but adds a compound called lysine. Your body has to absorb the lysine to get to the stimulant, so your dose may last up to 14 hours.
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Can too much Vyvanse make you tired?

Vyvanse is an amphetamine and central nervous system stimulant. People who take Vyvanse may feel tired or irritable or have other symptoms several hours after taking the drug. This is sometimes called Vyvanse crash or Vyvanse comedown.
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Should I eat before taking Vyvanse?

Vyvanse can be taken with or without food. While Vyvanse offers dosing options from 10 mg to 70 mg, the recommended starting dose is 30 mg. Your doctor may periodically increase or decrease your dosage to help control ADHD symptoms and manage side effects.
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Can you vape while on Vyvanse?

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The vaping problem is worse for teens with ADHD because nicotine is a stimulant, hitting the same dopamine receptors that Adderall, Vyvanse, and Concerta do.
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