User Reviews for Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)

My son was prescribed this medicine for ADD. We did have to up his dose after a growth spurt and hus teacher did comment that he was doing in better. Faast forward two months he is violent and very moody. His appetite is gone and he has lost weight. The up and downs with his moods swings are awful and we have taken him off the medicine. This is the 4th medicine we have tried to help with his ADD and we are done. Our son deserves to be a goofy kid. Not psycho and unpredictable like he has become. Please discuss this medicine with your Dr is you are prescribed it. We were told at the time he was prescribed that there are no side effects well it does have a huge mood altering effect.Read More Read Less

I have been on vyvance for about two weeks. It has saved my life. I am 33 years old. I am married and have children. My wife is amazed at the way I have responded to this medicine. I have never been content and I have always serched for something to make me feel normal. I abused drugs and alcohol since I was 15 years old. I have been on every anti depresant and bi polar medicine. I did not realize how much potential I have until I took this medicine.. I went from self destructive behvior to content and productive. I went from bits of rage, overreacting, always craving something, disrespectful, and many more symtoms, to control and content. My life has changed so much for the good.. It has saved my life.. I was having suicidal thoughts. Wonderfull medicine for me. I hope you can get what you need! good luck and god blessRead More Read Less

It has helped my son concentrate more with less side effects and does well in school. He has done a complete turnaround .

it helpded alot

My 12 year old just got switched from Concerta and Strattera to Strattera and Vyvanse for ADHD mostly due to weight issues. We pretty quickly noticed excessive talking, tearful meltdowns, and angry mood swings with a very mean edge. He argues continuously over doing anything asked of him and quickly grows very angry, yelling and screaming directly at us. No behavior management even in public and if redirected, he loses it. This is not working and this is not my son. I am going back to Concerta or nothing at all.Read More Read Less

I'm 55m been treated for depresstion/PTSD for 20 years, recently diagnoses with ADD. Tried Adderall, too inconistent. This is a dream drug for me. Clear-headed, energetic (not jittery). Been ill with viruses and temporarily off it--to test if it (or viruses) causing my exhaustion. Do take this in conjunction with small, balanced amounts of other medications....

My son takes theis medication for ADHD. He is able to focus in school and has a better appetite than on other medications.

Unlike ritalin, when taking vyvanse I don't feel edgy or easily irritated. Also feel focused instead of uncomfortable and anxious.

My 7 year old starting taking this a month ago, and now his doctor increased his dose to 30mg. He has started to try cutting himself and jabs pencils in his hand. They call this self destructive behavior at school, he is only 7, this medicine has some awful side effects be careful and watch for personality changes.

i started taking it about 4 months ago when i was diagnosed with ADD i didnt like taking it at first but it has helped me in many areas of my life such as training horses my grades have improved and its alot easier to deal with people there are some side efects but i have adjusted and the benefits outweigh the sideefects

I had to put my 5 year old son on this medication and it was effective but i did not like the fact my child was a walking zombie.

my 5 year old son has started taking this medicine. Within the 1st week, we saw results! His teachers at school have all seen a change. He is doing 150% better at school! The only side effect I have seen is that he is a little more emotional, but hopefully that will wear off with time. He's only been on the meds 2 weeks. He takes the medicine every morning with his vitamin. I can tell around 5 in the afternoon that his medicine wears off. This has been a great med, so far.....

After trying many different types of medication for my ADHD I finally found one that worked for me. :) I am naturally a very hard worker, but now i'm a hard worker even when i'm doing things i hate or find boring (i.e. cleaning) If you're looking into this drug you need to realize that not everyone's brain chemicals will react the same way to every medication. I found it helpful to have a close friend keep an eye on me while i was trying new medications and she let me know if she thought they were working or if the side effects i was experiencing wasn't worth it (i.e. withdrawal, sleeplessness, anger, etc.) but Vyvanse has really worked for me. My grades get so much better when i take my medication and I actually think before i speak! haha (saves me from alot of trouble) the only real side effect i have experienced with Vyvanse is loss of appetite. I have to make sure i eat because i wont even be hungry for like 12 hours on this. But all in all it is totally worth it! i'm actually doing well enough in school to go to college because of this! :) Read More Read Less

I am a 26 yr old female with severe ADHD and Bipolar. I have been taking Vyvanse for 3 weeks. I have never in my whole life been so happy with a medication before. I was diagnosed with adult ADHD 2 yrs ago and since then I have been on Wellbutrin, strattera, ritilin, focalin, and provigil. For the first time in 7 yrs i feel like myself! I am able to concentrate, my memory improved, and my impulses have gotten under control. I don't crash like I did with the other meds...and I have been able to cut the dosage of my sleeping pill in half! I am so thankful to get my life back! Read More Read Less

MY SON JUST STARTED TAKING THIS AT 7.30 AM AT SCHOOL AND WENT ALL DAY TO HIS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AT 7.30PM HE WAS STILL GOING BUT WHAT A CHANGE HE USE TO COME HOME AND COMPLAIN AND DIDNT LISEN IT WAS LIKE A DIFFRENT CHILD HE DID THINGS THE FIRST TIME CAME HOME WANTED TO READ DO HOMEWORK AND BATH TIME USE TO TAKE 15-20 MINS NOW FIRST TIME AND SO DIFFRENT FOR ME HE HAD A LETS GET IT DONE NOW AND PLAY TIME LATER ILL TELL YOU I FOR ALONG TIME DID NOT WANT TO PUT HIM ON THIS BECAUSE I USE TO TAKE RIDALIN AND I STILL HAVE EFFECTS FROM IT BUT HE JUST SEEM SO WILLING NO ANGER REAL READY TO PLEASE ME NO MATTER WHAT ONLY BEEN ONE DAY BUT IF THIS KEEPS UP ILL NEED SOME OF THAT I CAN ALREADY TELL HE WILL HAVE ME GOING ALL WEEKEND WITHOUT IT I DONT KNOW WE WILL SEE BUT I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT FOR A CHILD THAT IS GOING THREW SO MUCH NOT SEEING HIS MOM ALOT SHES IN NY AND IM IN TENNESSEE SEE HIM 2 WEEKS OUT OF THE YEAR AND IM SINGLE TRYING TO ADJUST TO HIS ANGER PROBLEM ITS BEEN ONE DAY BUT IF HE IS LIKE THIS EVERYDAY ID RATHER BE WORE DOWN THEN STRESSED OUT A+++++ FOR ME AND HIMRead More Read Less

Have been taking it for 2 weeks now. It is very subtle and don't feel the high like adderall.

My 7-year old son is on 40-mg of vyvanse a day. At first i didnt see anything happening, but it took about a month or two then i started seeing results. Last year he did ok with his conduct and this year he is doing awesone,and making good grades. we have been on focolin and concerta and they didnt help at all. Sometimes when the medicine is wearing off at night he is mean. overall i love seeing him do good.

I love this med. I am 21 w/ADHD and I have been taking vyvanse for about a year. At first it was not very effective, now at 70mg its working like a charm. I have tried 3 other ADHD meds and they made me worse-to the point of a crazy mental breakdown.Vyvanse is great, but with talking to other people and my DR it seems to work best for adults living with ADHD.