Cycle meds

[81JB]

I have a 13 year old son who takes Vyvanse. Hes been taking Vyvanse since 3rd grade. Good kid,not alot of issues. Forgetful,slow doing everything,poor social skills. Good student,listens at home and a good athlete.

When my son was diagnosed I didnt want to give him meds, I thought I could fix him(lol)

Bad idea, so he begin taking meds but only on days he had school. As he got older he had a football game with some really bad sportsmanship afterwards so his medication days expanded to game days(sat or sun) He plays football,wrestling,basketball and track. So if my son has school or a planned large social event he takes his Vyvanse.

Holidays,spring/summer break,sat or sun w/no game = no medication.

My son loves this! He calls them his "free days" I LOVE watching him go back for seconds of whatever we eat! In the summer he always gains 5-7lbs that he needed. My son is fully aware that in a world of clones he needs his Vyvanse to blend in but I enjoy letting him be his overly annoying self in small samples.

Anyone else do this? My son is definitely a trip but not as extreme as other situations I have read so idk

[anirush]

My grandsons are too unstable off medication. Why should I have to put up with them like that? And I don't think they'd be happy that way either. But I'm glad it works for you and your son

[Hidden]

What other side effects have you seen with the Vyvanse?

[81JB in reply to Hidden]

Mainly just lack of hunger. My sons "style" of ADHD is more annoying then attitude. Off medication he is overly forgetful,moves slow,easily distracted,ask 100s of questions,bad social awarness. On medication he is slightly improved in most of those.

At home its tolerable for short periods so were able to get away with it I guess. I also feel like it helps him to identify a weakness and allow him to work on it