Is Vyvanse as strong as Adderall?

Because it is so new, Vyvanse is not yet available in generic form, but Adderall is. While both drugs have similar half-lives, Adderall's effectiveness is between four and six hours, with the extended-release version lasting 12 hours; in contrast, Vyvanse can last up to 14 hours.
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How many mg of Vyvanse is equal to Adderall?

A 30 mg dose of Vyvanse is equal to 8.85 mg of d-amphetamine or 11.8 mg of Adderall.
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Does Vyvanse make you feel the same as Adderall?

About 80% of people notice that their symptoms are better when they take stimulants. Vyvanse and Adderall aren't exactly the same, though. They do different things in your body and can cause different side effects.
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Which is more effective Adderall or Vyvanse?

The effect of Vyvanse can last longer than that of Adderall XR. Vyvanse provides a maximum of 12 hours of symptom control. Adderall XR only lasts about 10 hours, and some people may require additional short-acting amphetamines.
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Is Vyvanse 30 mg strong?

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. The maximum daily dose of Vyvanse is 70 mg.
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How long does Vyvanse peak last?

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) begins to work in about 90 minutes. Peak Vyvanse effects occur in 3 to 4 hours and can last up to 14 hours. Regardless of the Vyvanse dosage, it's best to take it in the morning with enough time for it to kick in before school or work.
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Does Vyvanse give you energy?

Vyvanse is a medication that doctors prescribe to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or binge eating disorder. It is a stimulant, which helps a person to concentrate. Because Vyvanse is a stimulant, a person may feel depressed or fatigued when it begins to wear off.
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What's the strongest ADHD medication?

It's called Adhansia XR and its active ingredient is methylphenidate, which has been used to treat ADHD for more than 50 years.
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How it feels to be on Vyvanse?

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 if Vyvanse is too strong?

A Vyvanse dose that is too high can increase the risk of negative side effects that interfere with daily function or are unable to be tolerated.
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Signs your Vyvanse dose is too high
  1. Anxiety.
  2. Constipation.
  3. Loss of appetite.
  4. Diarrhea.
  5. Dizziness.
  6. Dry mouth.
  7. Feeling jittery.
  8. Increased heart rate.
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What is the closest drug to Vyvanse?

Concerta and Vyvanse are two drugs that are effective in treating ADHD in children and adults. These two drugs belong to the same family of stimulants and share many side effects.
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Does Vyvanse work the first day?

In adults with ADHD, Vyvanse was shown in clinical studies to improve attention at 2 hours and up to 14 hours after taking a dose. In children with ADHD, aged 6-12, Vyvanse was shown to start working within 1.5 hours after taking the medication and up to 13 hours after the morning dose.
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How long does it take for Vyvanse to kick in?

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 does 40 mg of Vyvanse do?

Lisdexamfetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments. It may help to increase the ability to pay attention, stay focused, and stop fidgeting.
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Can I take 2 30mg Vyvanse a day?

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 can I make my Vyvanse more potent?

Combining magnesium supplements and ginkgo may help in intensifying Vyvanse. Increase the amount of protein in your diet, this can boost brain chemicals. Protein-rich foods help produce important neurotransmitters in preventing and treating depression and anxiety.
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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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Does Vyvanse feel weird?

Too much dopamine and norepinephrine, a chemical similar to adrenaline, overexcites the brain and causes high energy, inattention, nervousness, agitation, excitability, or euphoria. If a person with normal levels of dopamine and norepinephrine is experiencing anxiety, Vyvanse will probably worsen the anxiety.
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What happens if you take Vyvanse without 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 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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What is better Concerta or Vyvanse?

At the end of the study, patients who took Vyvanse had a slightly larger reduction in the score (25.4 point reduction) compared to patients who took Concerta (22.1 point reduction) or placebo (17 point reduction). In this study, Vyvanse was found to be “statistically superior” to Concerta.
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What are the top 5 ADHD medications?

The most commonly prescribed medications for ADHD include:
  • Ritalin, Concerta (methylphenidate)
  • Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)
  • Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts)
  • Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine)
  • Focalin (dexmethylphenidate)
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Is Vyvanse used for chronic fatigue?

Can stimulants really be a 'fix' for CFS? Some doctors prescribe stimulants, like Adderall, Vyvanse, and Ritalin — all commonly used to manage symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) — to people with CFS who don't respond to other treatments or who experience symptoms of both CFS and ADHD.
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Does caffeine affect Vyvanse?

Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between caffeine and Vyvanse.
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Can you take 2 Vyvanse a day?

Is Vyvanse taken on a twice-daily dosage schedule? No, there is no twice-daily dosing recommendation for this drug. It's only taken once a day, usually in the morning. Taking Vyvanse later in the day or evening can cause trouble sleeping.
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