Personality Dull Vyvanse?

[Salah_09]

Hi All,

I took vyvanse 30m like a day ago, this is my second day. I haven't noticed any major side effects except insomnia and also strangely feeling a bit dull (first day at start I did feel happy and euphoric a bit). But I just feel super mature and have lost a bit of my fun and humour side and don't feel like laughing as much and just being very goofy with close friends/family. Although the amazing benefits to do with concentration, better voice articulation, not always feeling zoned out/bored are there.

But why should the medication make me feel lifeless and a bit robotic. Is this something worth bringing up to doctor? would lower dosage help?

Also does the sleep insomnia go away? I have never had this issue ever in the past I normally sleep quickly.

[Emsil21]

100% will go away - my whole way of life is laughing whenever i can and it comes back when you’ve adjusted, I take my meds at 8am and am asleep by ten but again it did take time, I also as extremely tired first two weeks, like needing to nap - I’m on 70mg that’s the best dose for me, I’m 5ft2 and average size but I think it’s more how you metabolise the dose than anything else, it’s been 6 weeks now and I eat better, drink less, make the effort with things more socially, and work hard and it’s felt natural not me forcing these changes! It’s life changing, I have got into the habit of going to bed earlier ( I don’t have a afternoon top or anything of meds) if you think it’s working for focus and calmness and less overwhelmed I’d give it 3-5 days to see what happens with the dullness and sleep issues, it’s it’s not working I’d ask to fasten the tritation but I would say that I have adhd and no patience 😂 also they can prescribe melatonin for sleep, I take pain killers at night as I broke my back when younger they prob help make me drowsy to sleep who knows - good Lucy

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For me, if I'm debating asking my doctor about something, then it's best to write it down and call his office if it feels urgent or wait until the next appointment. Providing detailed feedback allows you to work with your doctor to best tune treatment to meet your needs.

My experience with Vyvanse was very similar to Emsil21's. My body took a bit of time to adjust to Vyvanse, as it does with most medications. In the beginning I also had difficulty sleeping.

Before the ADHD diagnosis I had been drinking a lot of caffeine to compensate and was not able to keep up that same level of caffeine while on medication. I am 5'11'' and also wound up on Vyvanse 70mg, with an additional instant release in the morning and afternoon, after working with my doctor to find what dosage works best for me. As Emsil21 said the dosage has a lot to do with the individual body's ability to metabolize the medication. I have a friend who is about my height who is prescribed Vyvanse 40mg as higher doses left him with feelings of anxiety, which is related to a comorbidity.

I was on cloud nine after I started being treated as the ability to focus and the new found ability to experience the world differently felt wonderful. I was actually jealous that some people had been experiencing life like this from the beginning.

My friends and coworkers did notice a difference in me that I attributed to my focus no longer constantly shifting and being able to pay attention to and participate in what has happening in the moment. Instead of my asking, "what do you think Coca-Cola looks like without all of the food coloring", in the middle of a discussion about what movie we should see this weekend. That could be similar to what you describe as being "less goofy" because I was finally staying on topic.

I want to keep the improvements to my life that come from the medication and meditation.

[STEM_Dad]

It might be just that your body needs to adjust to being on the medication. If the insomnia only began with the medication, it may go away after you've become accustomed to the meds. The same goes for the medicine making you feel robotic... that may go away.

Do mention these side effects to your doctor, because it may be an indication that your dosage is too high. But when you first start on a medication, it can have an adjustment period.

I recommend keeping a journal about the effects you're experiencing. I did that when I was first starting my ADHD meds, and it helped on my conversations with my doctor.

[Salah_09 in reply to STEM_Dad]

Yes it's only been 3 days, thanks for the recommendation I will start journaling now. Also sleep has gotten better, yesterday got around 7 hours of sleep, so that's a big relief.

[Fin12345]

You need to see your doctor to discuss.

[PinkPanda23]

I would say slow down a bit and just write down your observations for a couple of weeks, unless something health-related happens. Two days is way too short a duration to see how you are going to do with this or any medication. The impulse to jump to possible conclusions should at least feel familiar, as an ADHD behavior.🙂 The differences you've already noticed, which you label maturity and dullness, are your brain focusing instead of jumping all over the place as you're used to it doing. Enjoy the new feeling and the ability to channel your thoughts and energy better. You'll settle into yourself before you know it!