Experience with Vyvanse, does it get stronger over time for anyone else? (lemmy.zip)

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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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[-] aStonedSanta@lemm.ee 4 points 1 week ago

It sounds like you should talk to your therapist about the dreaded. Anxiety. It sounds like the stimulants are bleeding you over into anxious territory.

[-] Baggie@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 week ago

That's pretty much it yeah, the anxiety and the mechanics behind it for me are pretty well understood at least. Right now it's more just exploring the weird response the medication is causing, seeing if this is something anyone has encountered themselves.

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

Good luck friend 💜

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

Thanks dude, have a good day

[-] 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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