Vyvanse is a bad drug. I was diagnosed with ADD and have been treating it with Adderall for the past 4 years, and all the sudden my Psychiatrist springs it on me to try Vyvanse, only giving me shallow reasons such as its 'so-called' inability to cause dependence and abuse. I got a 30-day trial for free. Never in my life have I experienced the psychosis caused by Vyvanse-- it literally caused me to be in a constant fury and paranoia. Parents should really read into the drugs that the doctors are trying to prescribe to their children-- the only reason there is a push for Vyvanse now is because the patent for Adderall is running out, therefore other companies will be able to make generic Adderall, causing Shire, the original makers of Adderall and Vyvanse, to lose money. So, Shire is trying to keep their grips on the ever-growing ADHD community by pushing another similar drug, which happens to be heavy in side effects, all for money. Don't allow the drug industry to play games with you, or your child. Published: December 20, 2007 ::

Vyvanse is a new drug on the market the is very similair to Adderall XR. Like any ADHD medication, this drug does raise one's heart rate and will have an affect on one's stomach. Something that I do is open up the capsule and pour the contents into apple sauce. The mixture of the food and the medication makes it a lot easier on the stomach. The common misconception is that you need the capsule, but that is not true. One the capsule enters your body, it starts to dissolve. The capsule does nothing, but carry it's contents to your stomach. If the medication does bother your stomach, try opening the capsule and mixing it in apple sauce. It really does work. Vyvanse 30mg is like Adderall Xr 10mg Vyvanse 50mg is like Adderall Xr 20mg Vyvanse 70mg is like Adderall Xr 30mg If you have been on Adderall Xr and it is not working try Vyvnase. It is extremely similar and works exactly the same. I am a pharmacist and it has worked on my child. His grades are much better. I do recommend it ot my patients. Published: October 17, 2007 ::

My son is on this medication and we have seen wonderful results. It took about a week w/ stomach aches and head aches to go away but we worked through this. Most importantly, he is happy with his results at school, and his teacher is very pleased. We have seen great improvements in his attention span and he completes tasks on time. We have also seen less impulsive, immature behavior. It's made a very positive difference in my son's life. Published: December 19, 2007 ::

Aside from being careful what time I take it, it's been wonderful. However, I can't take it past 9am if I want to sleep at night. For me, it lasts anywhere from 13-15 hours and there's no serious drop-off towards the end. I also have had no issues with side effects as I have had with other stimulant medications. Published: September 19, 2007 ::

My son is in 6th grade, I had taken him off of concerta because the side effects just weren't worth it. (stunted growth, no appetite,no sleep) This year (6th grade, new school alot more pressure and independence) was a nightmare, he couldn't get organized, he couldn't stay on task. So needless to say he was failing 2 classes and d's in the rest ugghh. We really didn't want to go the medication route but we had already tried the other alternatives with no long lasting results. We spoke with our pediatrician (please no lectures on how he should be seen by a phyciatrist ) and he said that there was a new medication that had less side effects then the other meds we had tried. It is Vyvanse. He has been on it for 3 months so far. The 2nd day I couldn't believe it. I was getting calls from teachers saying that he was really trying hard and was asking for all his missed assignments to make up! He would come home and do his homework with out my prodding! I couldn't believe it! Now 3months later a teacher called yesterday and told me that he was now one of their favorite students, that he was polite and mature and a hard worker!and that he will make the honor roll!!! (this has NEVER happened before!) I just sat down and cried. after getting calls all year about what a mess he was... to get such a good report was overwhelming. OK, now that's not to say that there have been no side effects. The first 2 weeks were rough (I almost took him off of it) he had severe stomachaches and some crying fits and loss of appetite. These are just about gone but he must eat a good breakfast with the meds or he does get sick. It is to soon to see about any growth stunts. Good Luck to you. Published: May 16, 2008 ::

This medication helps me focus at work without disruptions or other mind thoughts. It also helps me focus at home and other stuff besides works itself. I am one to procrastinate, EVERYTHING. And I have finally found a medication called Vyvanse Oral, to help motivate me and GET IMPORTANT THINGS ACCOMPLISHED. I highly recommend this medication to those who have ADHD and are serious procrastinators and also people who have social anxiety. What a world of a difference. AND I am able to sleep at night with NO PROBLEMS at all! Thank you Vyvanse! Published: December 15, 2007 ::