How can you increase your Vyvanse dosage?

Answer 1

I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 6. My psych put me on Adderall recently, and I was wondering how I could tell her that I can feel it working, but it's not quite enough without throwing up a bunch of red flags.

It really shouldn't be a problem. Talk to your psych, tell him that you believe the Adderall is helping a little. Then explain why you think your dosage is too low.

You said you just started taking it recently, but when I started taking Adderall, I noticed the difference from day one. And I didn't even start taking for ADD. It was prescribed for me to counteract the drowsiness that is a side effect of the anti-depressant and anti-anxiety meds I was already on. Only after I started the Adderall, did we realize how much more it did for me.

Whenever I have a bad spell or feel like I'm getting used to my meds, I tell my doctor and request that she raise my dosage.

BUT... I have always been wary of the potential for abuse of Adderall. It is an amphetamine and it can be addictive. I have told my psychiatrist and my GP of my concern and requested that they both be kept aware of the meds I'm on, any change of meds and any changes in dosages. This way I am being monitored by 2 doctors.

Don't hesitate to ask for a small increase if you really feel like it would be beneficial. Reassure your doctor that you are aware of the potential for addiction. Under no circumstances should you lie to your doctor. It certainly won't help your condition. If you have a history of alcohol or drug abuse your doctor will be reluctant to give you more - but if that was the case, he shouldn't have put you on it in the first place.

Just keep in mind that Adderall is a controlled substance and should be used as prescribed. I often can skip doses if don't have to worry about the drowsiness (like weekends or vacations), but I never take MORE than I should without consulting my doctor.

Really...don't be so concerned what your doc will think. Ask for small increases. The worst that is likely to happen will be that he may ask you to give it a little more time before considering any changes in dosages.

Answer 2

It depends on what your doctor has prescribed to you. It's not safe to take more than one of those in 24 hours. Taking two of what you normally take one of isn't going to be lethal (most likely..) but it definitely doesn't make it safe. On the other hand, if it's not as effective as it was when you first were prescribed it, then maybe a little increase in dosage could work for your specific case..but that's between you and your doctor.

Be safe, it is an upper that works over a 24 hour span, when your body realizes the enzyme at periodic intervals. Therefore, increasing your dose because you may not "feel" the Vyvanse like you used to isn't safe at all and should be avoided.

From a personal experience, I had taken 4 of the 30mg Vyvanse within my 8 hour work day.. I was lucky to have survived. It is very possible that one could die of such thing by increasing it so much. BE SAFE! Do only the dosage your doctor prescribes, or talk to him about increasing your dosage.