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I have not heard of these, I'm trying 30mg vyvanse and am finding increased focus for ~6-8 hours after onset

by DigiMortal 8y ago

bredren 8y ago
What side effects are you experiencing, if any?
- filoleg 8y ago
  Vyvanse is a legally controlled substance in the US, so there is plenty of information publicly available on the subject. The most common side effects off the top of my head are reduced appetite, increased blood pressure, and sleep problems.
  - bredren 8y ago
    Sounds terrific. I'll keep duking it out with my normal coffee-fueled programming.
    - dTal 8y ago
      Caffeine also has all of the listed effects.
      - m00x 8y ago
        At a much lower level. They're both stimulants, but comparing them is similar to comparing alcohol to heroin.
  - Elof 8y ago
    I've been taking Vivance for years. FWIW, I had some of those side effects when I first started taking it and they have subsided for me. I still feel like I benefit from the medication and haven't ever felt like 'abusing' it.
- DigiMortal 8y ago
  Hi, I am on my third week of 30mg each morning, 7-8am is when I take it, never after 8am. I was diagnosed at 23 but didn't start until 26. Sides during first week or so: increase in blood pressure, slightly higher heart rate, decreased appetite, teeth grinding, could feel a "crash" in late afternoon, some difficulty sleeping ~1030pm After the second week: unsure about blood pressure, body has adjusted some and I believe it to be more normal now. Heart rate still increases slightly, appetite still suppressed throughout the day (I eat a banana early and try and get ~20g protein by noon), not getting those "Crashes" that i had first week (or if anything, not so bad), I can sleep now and I am aware of the teeth grind thing but that has definately decreased. Overall I think body adjusted to this well, may consider 40mg instead of 30mg. Don't think i'll go over 40mg personally. The focus benefit throughout the day really helps me with my productivity Oh I should note I kept drinking coffee during all of this. When I first started (with those sides) I went from 4 to 2 cups a day. Now I'm back at around 3ish cups a day. Idk if that helps, overall I feel great
_Schizotypy 8y ago
Vyvanse is basically just amphetamine
- Macross8299 8y ago
  Yes, if you're not diagnosed ADHD I would emphasize a _strong_ word of caution when even considering using amphetamines for productivity purposes. These medications are often strong enough and have enough addiction potential that even people _with_ ADHD end up abusing them. Be careful.

I have not heard of these, I'm trying 30mg vyvanse and am finding increased focus for ~6-8 hours after onset

bredren 8y ago

What side effects are you experiencing, if any?

filoleg 8y ago
Vyvanse is a legally controlled substance in the US, so there is plenty of information publicly available on the subject. The most common side effects off the top of my head are reduced appetite, increased blood pressure, and sleep problems.
- bredren 8y ago
  Sounds terrific. I'll keep duking it out with my normal coffee-fueled programming.
  - dTal 8y ago
    Caffeine also has all of the listed effects.
    - m00x 8y ago
      At a much lower level. They're both stimulants, but comparing them is similar to comparing alcohol to heroin.
- Elof 8y ago
  I've been taking Vivance for years. FWIW, I had some of those side effects when I first started taking it and they have subsided for me. I still feel like I benefit from the medication and haven't ever felt like 'abusing' it.
DigiMortal 8y ago
Hi, I am on my third week of 30mg each morning, 7-8am is when I take it, never after 8am. I was diagnosed at 23 but didn't start until 26. Sides during first week or so: increase in blood pressure, slightly higher heart rate, decreased appetite, teeth grinding, could feel a "crash" in late afternoon, some difficulty sleeping ~1030pm After the second week: unsure about blood pressure, body has adjusted some and I believe it to be more normal now. Heart rate still increases slightly, appetite still suppressed throughout the day (I eat a banana early and try and get ~20g protein by noon), not getting those "Crashes" that i had first week (or if anything, not so bad), I can sleep now and I am aware of the teeth grind thing but that has definately decreased. Overall I think body adjusted to this well, may consider 40mg instead of 30mg. Don't think i'll go over 40mg personally. The focus benefit throughout the day really helps me with my productivity Oh I should note I kept drinking coffee during all of this. When I first started (with those sides) I went from 4 to 2 cups a day. Now I'm back at around 3ish cups a day. Idk if that helps, overall I feel great

_Schizotypy 8y ago

Vyvanse is basically just amphetamine

Macross8299 8y ago
Yes, if you're not diagnosed ADHD I would emphasize a _strong_ word of caution when even considering using amphetamines for productivity purposes. These medications are often strong enough and have enough addiction potential that even people _with_ ADHD end up abusing them. Be careful.