Vyvance 20mg

[cjs97e47]

Can any parents share the experiences they had or are having using this med? My son is 9 and was just prescribed this after being on 10mg for a month, I’m starting to get a little nervous because this is the second night in a row he has not eaten dinner saying he is full, what should I be expecting thanks

[Deaniec]

Every child is different but loss of appetite is the common symptom all who take it seem to share. My 9 year old has been on it for a month now 10mg and she is more aggressive and now more prone to violent out burst. I’m really not sure if it’s working at all, maybe a higher dose would work but that’s a discussion I’ll have to have with her doctor. I heard great things about it before she went in it so I was hopeful. This is just my experience. Hope it helps.

[anirush]

My grandson was on that and it helps with ADHD but it also made him very angry. We had to switch to his to Strattera which is a non-stimulant.

My other grandson was on Focalin XR. He would eat a huge breakfast but no lunch but then would eat a big dinner. He maintained his weight so his doctor said not to worry about it. He's now on intuniv and Wellbutrin and eats normally.

[SarahJessica]

It has been great for my daughter. She started at 10mg, then moved up to 20. The side effects subsided after a couple weeks. She eats breakfast before her meds take effect and dinner is typically after meds wear off. We added a couple healthy snacks to the day. It will get better!

[WendyKirkpatrick]

We tried a different medication when our son was younger but many have similar side effects. Appetite may be affected partly because these medications are stimulants. Some adults make the mistake of using stimulants (over the counter or prescription) to lose weight. And stomach aches, reduced sleep, etc. are common side effects. My son even had chest pain and mottled skin color. One bad effect is that after the medication wears off, the child can be more hyper and/or aggressive and may need another dose just to calm down from the medication he or she took earlier. And I thought meds were there to help the child pay attention in school and improve their academics and socialization. Some of these drugs are just making them unstable and unhealthy. My question has always been "Is my child performing better academically in school and are his social skills improving from medication"? If the answers are "no", then be aware that schools try to convince you to medicate your children so they won't be a "behavior problem" for THEM. There are nutritional and more natural and behavioral modification techniques that can be used as well. Something to consider.

[Hope4today]

Hi! I had my son on this med and he became very aggressive and when they increased the dose it was a night mare. Appetite should balance out but also with the end of school and always busy time of year may take that into account as well.