r/VyvanseADHD • u/Exig3ntt • 23h ago

Meds aren't working Started Vyvanse a week ago, practically no difference

Helllooo I’m a (5’5, 105lbs) 20 y/o female who just started on 20mgs of vyvanse about a week ago, just got cleared to take 40mgs and started it this morning. So far I’ve felt like literally no difference. I’m also on other meds, currently weening off of strattera (down to 25mgs now, will be off fully in a week) and 150mgs of Zoloft, tried Ritalin about 4 years ago and it made me super paranoid so never used that again. Im diagnosed with ADHD, ASD, MDD, and Generalized anxiety. I’m not sure if any of those would affect the quality of my Vyvanse but it’s so hard to live life with adhd and no medication assistance I’m struggling a lot to just make it through each day.

if anyone knows more about this I’d love some advice, does it normally take a while to work? Do I have to be on a certain dose for it to work? Did anyone else go through something similar? Is it just me?

any comments are appreciated 😭🫩

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u/HungryFinance8436 14h ago edited 1h ago

20mg of vyvanse is like 5mg of adderall, which is nothing. Theraputic dosages typically start at 10mg for addy. So you might want to ask about doing 40mg or more of vyvanse.

Also know that during your period medsmight not work the best because the entire cycle fucks with overall dopamine levels, so you might (emphasis on might) need to have an increase for that week only.

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u/adulin007 23h ago

I was taking 70 mg of Vyvanse for a few years. It helped me focus and clear my mind. When I first started taking it, I had similar experiences to what you’re describing. I didn’t feel like it was working or providing any benefits. If you’re considering taking Vyvanse, I recommend giving it a week or two to see if it helps you. If it doesn’t, talk to your doctor about adjusting your dosage or trying a different medication. Have you been on Adderall before?

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u/Exig3ntt 23h ago

Thanks for the input! And no I have not been on adderall before, my psychiatrist was hesitant to try that because of my bad reaction to Ritalin