Vyvanse Diary for Days 1 and 2

Bit about me, I have only been trying to medicate my ADD since August 2010.
Strattera helped me sleep and helped me focus, but in helping put me in a deeper sleep (or not) it caused my sleep apnea to occur almost nightly vs every 4 to 6 months.
Just started the Vyvanse XR on 9/21/10. Its only 30mg and helps alot with my focus for about the first half of the day but then after lunch i could stare at grass and watch it grow. I had this effect with Strattera when I first started it too, so maybe i just need a higher dosage to last at least through work. Also I have monitored my blood pressure and heart rate in the morning and after lunch and have not noticed any increase. Usually 120/75 with a heart rate of 70.
My Health info. 26yo male, 220 pounds, 5'9".

WEBMD Vyvanse side effect info:
Nausea, vomiting, stomach/abdominal pain, loss of appetite, dry mouth, headache, nervousness, dizziness, trouble sleeping, sweating, weight loss, irritability, or restlessness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medicine because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: blurred vision, fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, mental/mood/behavior changes (e.g., agitation, aggression, mood swings, depression, hallucinations, abnormal thoughts/behavior), uncontrolled movements, muscle twitching/shaking, outbursts of words/sounds, change in sexual ability/interest, swelling ankles/feet, extreme tiredness, rapid/unexplained weight loss.
Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: shortness of breath, fainting, chest/jaw/left arm pain, seizures, weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, confusion, sudden vision changes.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

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[MindMatter1]

I take vyvanse, it's been about 3 months and i'm taking 40mg a day.

Works great, I don't have any appetite or dry mouth side affects. But then again I smoke a lot of bud..........

[skinnyonmymind]

i started vyvanse a month ago and it has made me depressed and antisocial i knew it must be that med don;t even want to leave my house

[thejohnson475]

how can anybody bash vyvanse? it actually makes life livable

[HalfPenguin]

Am I the only one on this med that feels like the day goes by faster?

[mividaloca93olive]

THANK YOU for making this video! It helped me come to realize why i am very grumpy ever since I started to take Vyvanse because I barely eat! lol

[geos121]

hey, not sure if you're still taking vyvanse but it is a lot cheaper now...if you go to vyvanse.com and go to savings they usually offer a free 30day supply of it (you can only get this once) and if you register for a savings card they mail you a savings card and that gives you 50% off your co-pay

[Javiersidhu]

@myfriendjoey your right this shits like Xtc ...

[KristiiS]

do you play with your face a lot too... . . the pills tend to have made me play with my face a bit.. i have no idea why it just happened.

[jackiecrane57]

@skinnyonmymind i know what you mean. it made me the same way after the initial euphoria dissipates. just a word of advice for the comedown though, smoke weed, or take a benzo or opiate of some sort. and no, there's no way to reverse your tolerance, i've tried all the theories. just some advice from a guy who's had 2 years experience off and on with the stuff.

[xThexAmazingxEmilyx]

I started taking Vyvanse a month ago but stopped taking it because it made me lose my appetite when I already didn't need to be losing any more weight. I have just started taking it again because I've been having trouble focusing at school. O_o It makes me feel light headed and like I'm not getting enough air, but it does make me more talkative when I'm usually quite shy and antisocial. Sometimes it makes my heart rate increase.. but most of the time it makes it decrease.. this drug is weird.:/

[Guitaramp92ify]

I was put on Vyvanse 30mgs once daily 3 weeks ago. It seem to be a bit milder than adderall and less side effects including milder crash. I would recommend it to people who think adderall is too intense but think it does help get stuff done.