04/03/2022
I started on 30 mg (one tablet) of Vyvanse - a slow release stimulant med shortly after getting diagnosed. It's also known as Tyvense, Elvanse or by it's full name Lisdexamfetamine.
Positive changes were instant & very noticeable for me; my anxiety went from very high & debilitating (general & social) to almost non-existent and I went from feeling restless to feeling more peaceful & focused.
However, it didnโt last "all day" as I was told it would. As I went up a dosage, the issue with it wearing off after 5(ish) hours remained. I tried taking 30mg at 6am and another 30mg at 12pm. It sorted the issue of my meds wearing off, but it messed up my sleep.
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I went to 45mg, then 50mg. With the slow increase of my meds, some side effects slowly increased too; no appetite & weight loss, which caused me to get sick/ run down more often. Anger & mood swings when it wore off. Insomnia.
By my next appointment, I was keen to switch meds rather than go up a dosage. Along with the side effects, I was starting to feel more slow & zombie like. Side note - I now know this is one of the ways I can tell my meds dosage is too high for me.
I didn't speak up & instead went up to 70mg of Vyvanse. I then got into 2 car accidents in the space of a few weeks. Thankfully only minor damage was caused, I was driving at a speed people could have run faster than, but I was still devastated.
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I finally requested a change and I was put on a short release stimulant Dexampetamine. From there it was a journey of a year or so to find my dosage. For me, that's 45mg. 3 dosages of 15mg p/day. Itโs not a high or low dosage, itโs the best dosage for my body.
โจEveryone reacts differently to meds & you need to consult with your own doctor ahead of any dosage change. My experiences are not medical advice, nor are they universal experiences. Feel free to share your own experience with different ADHD meds in the comments if you'd like.โจ
