I'm 32 years old and have struggled with both Adhd and weight problems. It appears you have not yet Signed Up with our community. We all learn from it! By using this Site you agree to the following, By using this Site you agree to the following. My doctor put me on Adderall Xr 20 mg. and I've been on it since December of 2009. From some of the reviews it sounded like adderall would fit my type of adhd better. Now it looks like it could be well higher than 180mg of concerta honestly. You may need to download version 2.0 now from the Chrome Web Store. We disclaim all responsibility for the professional qualifications and licensing of, and services provided by, any physician or other health providers posting on or otherwise referred to on this Site and/or any Third Party Site. Vyvanse is mostly converted to dextroamphetamine in the blood, and changes to the drug in the GI tract are minimal, unlike for Adderall. Adderall is a combination of amphetamine salts and contains: The combination of stimulants ingredients in Adderall in a contributing factor to it's effectiveness. So long story short, I was diagnosed with ADHD 5 years ago and decided to not immediately jump on medication, because I really didn’t thi... From the info on this site - http://www.addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-dosage-how-to-get-the-right-dose/#c987e. The molecular weights of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (Vyvanse) and the four amphetamine salts that comprise Adderall, as well as all the relevant counter-ions were taken into account. I'm happy about this because I never got a "crash" from Vyvanse and it always seemed to work better with my symptoms throughout the day. June 23, 2014 at 5:52 pm #125437. lookingforanswers. Switching to Adderall from Vyvanse, Good Idea? Thanks so much for your response, Sandman2! I might see what they think about strattera and focalin because I am ADHD combined but have a big problem with the add side and some of the symptoms of the adhd side. Vyvanse is considered to provide more consistent dosing (i.e. Maybe Vyvanse is worth a try. It may be environmental, but isn't everything. Thank you for your reply. Is there a difference? But you’ll have a hard time find a doctor that would prescribe both, or a pharmacy that will fill both. It is usefull only in the morning and utterly useless lately. I have no motivation, feeling a little depressed, want to sleep all the time, stomach pains a few hours after taking and nauseous. The Content on this Site is presented in a summary fashion, and is intended to be used for educational and entertainment purposes only. So my doctor put me on adderall xr starting at 10 mg. She increased it only by 10mg or less at a time. I know different medications react differently with everybody but I was just wondering if anyone prefers one to the other. If you are on a personal connection, like at home, you can run an anti-virus scan on your device to make sure it is not infected with malware. When Vyvanse is metabolizing, the compound afterward (metabolites) is … Vyvanse is generally initiated at a dose of 20-30 mg and increases may be made in increments of 10 to 20 mg per week until an effective dose is reached. I know ritalin is just a tool and not the answer though. I started on Adderall xr 20mgs 2x daily, then moved to 30 mg x2 daily because the 20 mg was not enough, 30 mg was too much. About 8 months later they took me off of it because I had high blood pressure. Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total) Author. I switched from Adderall XR 40 mg daily (2 x 20) to Vyvanse 70mg daily per my Psychiatrist's request. I wish I could go back to COncerta or a methyphenidate, but unfortunately I would have to take a dose high enough to cause some pretty intolerable side effects. The side effects you are experiencing from Vyvanse are not particularly common, but have been reported in certain individuals. 40 mg Vyvanse is much lower than 30mg Adderall XR in equivalence. However, I agreed to give it a try. I have high blood pressure and was worried that Adderall will raise it. Its like I am listening through a glass window, I dont quite catch what people are saying - I just know they are saying something. I do not know where this will lead me as I am healthy and not an addict nor am I in search of a feeling. Yummy eats that will keep your child healthy and happy. My son had to decrease his dose as well. when you say 30mg of xr was strong what do you mean? Autism expert Dr. Richard Graff weighs in on the vaccine-autism media scandal. I started on 30 mg which didn't last long enough. !. Is this normal? Hi Everyone! Help! Choose your patient's existing medication (e.g. I hated the way I felt when it started to wear off at the end of the day because it made me really jittery, the crash was just to much. • Your IP: 206.189.138.254 I am completely scatter brained and I can't even focus on one song at a time but I am still smart. However I've been reading it's not good to mix these types of medications. I also just got switched from 30mg Adderall XR, but to 60mg Vyvanse. I am currently on 4 months of Aderall Xr 20 mg in the morning and 15 in the afternoon. It gave me some benefit but didn't really help my focus a lot. Not sure what to do as I would like to be on a lower dose but it simply doesn't work and for me to actually act normal across every spectrum I may need to up the dose ...... stagggering ritalin helps but the ups and downs can be annoying, thats the only way I know of preventing increasing doses. Member . I normally take a few days without adderall a week to prevent becoming tolerant. Smart but just totally flighty. am i the only one this has happened to? I never take more than 50 at a time but what I found is that 50 in the AM really seemed to wear off alot quicker than they say it should so I can take my 50 in the am and then a smaller dose of 20 by say 1 in the afternoon and this has worked wonders for me ! She is on a 40mg. In most cases, a switch to Vyvanse from Adderall is prescribed when Adderall cannot provide maximum symptom control throughout the day. Vyvanse is a slightly different chemical. Not sure if I can post this here but I would appreciate any feedback! Does Adderall constrict blood vessels? You should certainly talk to your doctor regarding the symptoms you are having as a dose adjustment or drug change seems prudent. The most important message I would hope people take from this board is that everyone's personal body chemistry is unique and may respond very differently to different medications. Variability in response to Adderall among individuals is an lessened due to the combination of active ingredients. The first medication the doctor tried on me was vyvanse. switching adderall to vyvanse… You will be making a number of changes that often are not discussed during today's rushed appointments. I was doing fine on Adderall but he said Vyvanse was a new drug that could give even better results. He knows more than I do. He recommends, "Dosage equivalence from Adderall to Vyvanse is approximately: Adderall 10 mg = Vyvanse 30 mg, Adderall 20 mg = Vyvanse 50 mg, Adderall 30 mg = Vyvanse 70 mg. The “conversion rate” is measured at 0.2948, meaning 30mg Vyvanse is equal to 8.85 mg dextroamphetamine, or 11.8 mg Adderall. I am 21 years old and I am currently prescribed to 20mg Vyvanse. I think I might ask her if I can just go back to the adderall. Often movement disorders can be permanent and annoying and constant and may not stop after discontinuation of the "medicine." Adderall may last for a less-period of time, for about 8-10 hours, and patients may need extra or additional short-acting amphetamines to control the symptoms. Is this normal? The side effects went away about a month after I started on the 25mg. Fearing autism, many parents aren't vaccinating their kids. Search for: Viewing 0 posts. Call the doc and tell him/her that you are getting nothing from the med. I only did the trial which goes from 1-2mg i think but i'm not sure. Thank you for your post. • My experience with Vyvanse has been great ! After reading Sandmans posts. Is the PS3 the new Prozac … or causing ADHD in your kid? Yet , I realize this is still underdosed and can be raised even more. Just last week my doctor finally agreed to put me back on Vyvanse 50 mg. for now, but I won't be able to fill the script until this Friday when we get paid. For me, I am trying my hardest to focus on my lectures, but I cannot conceptualize what they are talking about. I am extremely tired, have anxiety with everything going on around me at once, and I cant concentrate at all, I walked around my kitchen for 15 minutes not knowing why i wass but knew there was a reason then finally got my car keys that i was needing to get in the first place. Usually I will just drop doses. Lisdexamphetamine converts to dextroamphetamine (one of the ingredients in Adderall XR) and L-lysine in the body, primarily in the blood. He has been featured in numerous publications including the Huffington Post as well as a variety of health and pharmacy-related blogs. I am hesitant to raise the dose.. You may need higher doses, but fewer total mgs.