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submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by Baggie@lemmy.zip to c/adhd@lemmy.world

Hi all,

I've been on 30mg Vyvanse for approx. 3 years now. I'd say it's been a resounding improvement, though there have been some minor downsides.

Unfortunately I have some trauma in my past, and when I'm particularly in the peak of the drug it can kick in my fight or flight a bit under certain circumstances, becoming hyper vigilant and all that good stuff. It is a stimulant, it's only fair. Oddly enough though this seems to only happen after long periods of taking the drug. I've tried 20mg for a period, and it wasn't really effective, so going down a dose isn't a practical option.

I am wondering if maybe I should be taking small drug holidays when the paranoia etc starts to kick in. I feel like it steadily gets stronger the more days I take Vyvanse in a row. I've done some searching that says it shouldn't get stronger, which is why I'm wondering if anyone else has had the same experience, and if anything worked for you?

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[-] eleitl@lemm.ee 1 points 1 week ago

I stopped taking it due to adverse side effects after a few years. Try taking a break for a few weeks. 30 mg isn't a significant dose.

[-] Baggie@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 week ago

Sorry to hear that, I know they can be rough.

I spent a few months on 20mg when the shortage happened last year. It did indeed stop the anxiety but I was completely useless for most of that time unfortunately. I'm thinking maybe a day off a week or something might be enough to see some improvement.

[-] eleitl@lemm.ee 1 points 1 week ago

I would take the weekend off.

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