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Post by Delta Dawn on Feb 16, 2016 4:03:35 GMT
My doctor (the psych) had me fill out a questionnaire and he said I had too many symptoms to ignore so he wants to try me on Vyvanase (sp?). It is something amphetamine. I once was on an amphetamine of some sort in Japan. FOCUS was the most awesome thing I have ever had. I was absolutely happy, my house was clean, I ironed my sheets, I did laundry that could have waited. My son's father was like WTF got into you? I have never seen you cook like this before. I was so happy!!! I have no idea what the drug was called or anything as drugs there don't really have "names" per se. The doctor gives you a bag of 200 pills with no names on them and tells you how many of each to take a day. It's just different there. I had this drug and it was amazing.
He thinks it will slow down the thoughts bombarding my head. I couldn't talk to him today-I had to stop and start and stop and he was just nodding his head. And used words like "I think this might be good" and "You will love it or hate it" and the weight loss side effect you might really like (He has heard me complain about weight gain...).
I am excited. I want to feel good, happy, and normal. He said if it's the right drug I will want to go workout, clean the house at a reasonable hour and be motivated to do things. No more squirrels. I am very hopeful.
Has anyone else had good success on it or a child on it? Please say it has worked!
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Post by mom on Feb 16, 2016 4:13:02 GMT
Its used for ADHD in kids. Its a stimulant & that makes it easy to become addicted.
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Feb 16, 2016 4:36:04 GMT
Its used for ADHD in kids. Its a stimulant & that makes it easy to become addicted.  Exactly what mom said. Also, they will need to check what other meds you are on, as there are potential interactions that can produce negative side effects. |
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Post by Delta Dawn on Feb 16, 2016 4:40:25 GMT
I am to start tomorrow morning early. He thinks this could help. One day at a time but I have hope. Maybe it will make me feel really "normal" and focussed. I am willing to try anything.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Feb 16, 2016 4:44:45 GMT
Didn't you say that you are also diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder? Was this a primary Doctor or a psychiatrist that prescribed this medication? My concern would be that stimulant medications can sometimes lead to manic behaviors in people with bipolar disorder. Some people do well on it, but many others don't.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Feb 16, 2016 5:39:07 GMT
Didn't you say that you are also diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder? Was this a primary Doctor or a psychiatrist that prescribed this medication? My concern would be that stimulant medications can sometimes lead to manic behaviors in people with bipolar disorder. Some people do well on it, but many others don't. The psych thinks I may have both and they are feeding off one another. That surprised me but I am showing symptoms of both. He said I will feel GREAT or horrible in a very short time so he is giving this a chance. |
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Post by gryroagain on Feb 16, 2016 6:52:09 GMT
I only know about Vyvanase for a kid with add, it calmed her down SO much (as opposed to hyping up a person who took it and didn't have add). I found it very strange, that effect! It worked well for her schoolwork wise, but the side effects were terrible and she tried every med out there and decided not to medicate her add anymore at around age 12. She has all As in her first year of high school, so she is managing well without medication even though it does mean she has to work harder than other kids.
It's a big problem here for kids to buy it who don't have add so they can stay up all night and study. It is amazing to me a medication can have such an opposite effect on people whether they have add or don't- DD was a calm, placid kid on it and others are taking it to stay awake!
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Post by zztop11 on Feb 16, 2016 7:35:50 GMT
It is also used by adults with ADD. My husband takes them along with other psychiatric medications.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Feb 16, 2016 7:47:42 GMT
It is also used by adults with ADD. My husband takes them along with other psychiatric medications. Does it help him a great deal? This might be another piece to the puzzle. I will try it for a month and see. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2016 8:09:00 GMT
Speed calms an add person down , much like caffeine will.
A friend had to put her baby on speed so the baby would sleep. We were very close to doing it for daughter.
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Post by trixiecat on Feb 16, 2016 11:34:26 GMT
My son is on it. I will tell you it takes a good 1 1/2 to 2 hours to kick in. Also it is a drug for someone with a binge eating problem, so it will curb your appetite.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Feb 16, 2016 13:18:40 GMT
My son is on it. I will tell you it takes a good 1 1/2 to 2 hours to kick in. Also it is a drug for someone with a binge eating problem, so it will curb your appetite. Is binge eating opening the fridge and looking for what's good and grazing through the fridge? I would prefer not to do that any longer. It is 5 am. I fell asleep at 1:30 am. It is going to be a long day today. |
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Post by elaine on Feb 16, 2016 13:28:18 GMT
My son is on it. I will tell you it takes a good 1 1/2 to 2 hours to kick in. Also it is a drug for someone with a binge eating problem, so it will curb your appetite. Is binge eating opening the fridge and looking for what's good and grazing through the fridge? I would prefer not to do that any longer. It is 5 am. I fell asleep at 1:30 am. It is going to be a long day today. Binge eating is when you open a package of Oreos and instead of eating 3-4 of them, you eat the whole package. You then follow it up with a whole pint of ice cream, and whatever is left in that bag of potato chips. Binge eating is eating abnormally large quantities of food in a relatively short period of time. It is usually accompanied by the feeling of being out of control and that the person cannot stop themselves. |
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Post by Delta Dawn on Feb 16, 2016 13:30:34 GMT
Is binge eating opening the fridge and looking for what's good and grazing through the fridge? I would prefer not to do that any longer. It is 5 am. I fell asleep at 1:30 am. It is going to be a long day today. Binge eating is when you open a package of Oreos and instead of eating 3-4 of them, you eat the whole package. You then follow it up with a whole pint of ice cream, and whatever is left in that bag of potato chips. Binge eating is eating abnormally large quantities of food in a relatively short period of time. It is usually accompanied by the feeling of being out of control and that the person cannot stop themselves. I would take 5 *Oreos and be done with it. It is too many, of course, but I don't eat the whole package. I usually can get away with just a few. Then I put the package away. *Any kind of cookie 'other' than Oreo cookies... |
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Post by Judie in Oz on Feb 16, 2016 13:31:32 GMT
I would be prepared to give it at least 6 weeks, preferably 12, before deciding whether to keep taking it. It can take that long to ramp up in your system and you may also need dosage adjustments along the way.
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Post by giatocj on Feb 16, 2016 13:54:23 GMT
My dd takes it for her ADHD and it works quite well.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Feb 16, 2016 14:00:08 GMT
One thing I know and this is from caffeine, is that I do feel energetic and able to do stuff. That means I can zero in on what I need to do and get it done *well*. I have a lot of energy on caffeine but when I come off it I don't feel well. I wouldn't say I am "calm" per se but I am definitely very focussed and get stuff done. It is day-to-day tasks that I am thinking about be it cleaning, laundry, homework when I had some, that kind of thing. I did feel "very energetic" though. That kind of worries me. Because if it is supposed to calm me it might not. But I have to try it. Maybe it will work wonders and I will be eternally happier on it.
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Post by desertgirl on Feb 16, 2016 15:28:43 GMT
The key thing is that you are taking the advice of a real doctor, Elannah, not people on the street or on a message board.
Be sure to follow up with him/her. Keep a journal - I know you have said that you like writing in your planners. It's important to track your specific behaviors so you don't just have to try to remember them. You actually have a record, a true and accurate record.
Best of luck in this journey.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Feb 16, 2016 17:42:50 GMT
Yes, my psych prescribed it so he is pretty versed in this. I am just asking for anecdotal experiences with it.
I do have energy. It is a big like a caffeine rush but knowing i am not going to crash in an hour is comforting. I have been to the gym, done most of a yoga class and now am going to do laundry. It never seems to end, but this is a good feeling. A bit high but still good. I have huge energy yet I can still concentrate. It is too early to be feeling the drug in me I am sure. I just notice that it is different.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Feb 16, 2016 19:43:59 GMT
Stimulant medications are typically pretty fast acting but there could also be a placebo effect going on. Good luck! And great job going to the gym.  |
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Post by iowgirl on Feb 16, 2016 19:50:59 GMT
A friend had to put her baby on speed so the baby would sleep. We were very close to doing it for daughter. Say what now WHAT? |
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Feb 16, 2016 20:07:01 GMT
A friend had to put her baby on speed so the baby would sleep. We were very close to doing it for daughter. Say what now WHAT? This makes no sense. Stimulants don't act as sedatives, even in people with ADHD. They make the neurotransmitters in your brain more available and lead to increased focus on reduced impulsivity, but they don't put people to sleep. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2016 20:21:47 GMT
This makes no sense. Stimulants don't act as sedatives, even in people with ADHD. They make the neurotransmitters in your brain more available and lead to increased focus on reduced impulsivity, but they don't put people to sleep. It doesn't make sense, but for some babies it helps to put them. My daughter's doctor said it help to calm the very stimulated nerves. We didn't do it because daughter was on way to many meds to add another one. |
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Post by Zee on Feb 16, 2016 21:30:20 GMT
I can't imagine what putting a sleepless baby on amphetamines could possibly do to their developing brains and brain chemistry. I'm not a pediatrician, but I know that's not something I'd risk, no matter what the doctor said. Not just No, but Hell No.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Feb 16, 2016 23:16:24 GMT
I was pretty wound up this morning. Part of it might have been lack of sleep last night as I only got 4 hours (well 3.5) and then took the Vyvanse and now it is 10 hours later and I feel good! I feel really good. My concentration is fabulous. I am still a bit scattered. I went from point A to C to B to D to B to A again but I did that for a reason. Plus I think my BFF was getting sick of getting out of the car. It was good company, we had fun food for lunch and I was productive but not obsessive.
It's only the first day and there are many more days still to try it. So far so good, though!
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Post by birukitty on Feb 17, 2016 0:34:19 GMT
My DS was diagnosed with ADHD in the 4th grade. He is now 26 and has taken Vyvance for the last 3-4 years. Of all of the various medications he's taken over the years, this one seems to be the best for him. It calms him down and allows him to focus better. It changes the brain chemistry in his brain to a more "normal" function so he can succeed better with his tasks at hand, be that work or before when he was in college. If you don't have ADD or ADHD it would work like a stimulant and increase your thoughts. For those with ADD or ADHD it works the opposite way, it slows down the racing thoughts so the person can concentrate better.
I don't believe it's a pure amphetamine. It's an ADHD/ADD medication. You've written that your psychiatrist thought you might have ADD Elannah in conjunction with your bipolar, and that is why he is trying this medication. I would advise you to give this medication a few weeks before you give up on it or decide it isn't for you. These medications take time to work, just like antidepressants, or other psychological medications. Of course, I'm not a doctor, so please follow the advice of your doctor. I'm just telling you my experience from living in the home of two ADD/ADHD men.
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My DH was diagnosed with ADD as an adult several years ago. He doesn't take Vyvance, but a different medication. It literally changed his life. He was able to finally focus, learn a new career and triple his salary by switching to an IT field from a retail sales job. He is much happier now.
ADD/ADHD is often seen with other psychological conditions. My DS has depression. My DH doesn't, but this is what I've heard over the years.
Debbie in MD.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2016 0:41:33 GMT
I can't imagine what putting a sleepless baby on amphetamines could possibly do to their developing brains and brain chemistry. I'm not a pediatrician, but I know that's not something I'd risk, no matter what the doctor said. Not just No, but Hell No. It is a last ditch effort. The person I knew that used it, was taking care of her crackhead daughter's baby. That baby was not addicted but still one big ball of raw mangled nerves. And to answer you question the baby is 21 and is more than a little off. At least she doesn't do drugs, drink or smoke. |
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