Does Vyvanse affect weight?
Does Vyvanse affect weight?
Using Adderall or Vyvanse for weight loss isn’t an approved use. It’s considered a possible side effect, although Vyvanse can be used to treat symptoms of binge eating disorder. Amphetamines like Adderall can lead to weight loss.
Has anyone lost weight with Vyvanse?
I was prescribed 70 mg Vyvanse and had no problems from day 1. No problems falling asleep. The first 3 months it greatly reduced my appetite, so my weight loss was dramatic. I lost approx 47 lbs.
Does Vyvanse change your personality?
Effects on personality Vyvanse can sometimes have a temporary effect on personality, causing changes in a person’s thoughts or behavior. For instance, Vyvanse can sometimes cause irritability, anger, or mood changes, particularly in children.
Can Vyvanse cause anorexia?
Some people have a noticeable drop in appetite when taking this medication. This can lead to some weight loss, but Vyvanse isn’t a good weight loss treatment. It may lead to anorexia in some cases.
Is Vyvanse good for depression?
It can also help control hyperactivity and impulsiveness and improve concentration. It’s also used off label for treatment resistant depression and narcolepsy. It may improve depression, fatigue, sleepiness and wakefulness. When used to treat binge-eating disorder, Vyvanse may help you binge less frequently.
Is anger a side effect of Vyvanse?
Vyvanse can sometimes cause irritability, anger, or mood changes in children. In clinical studies of children ages 6 to 12 years with ADHD: 10% of children who took Vyvanse experienced irritability. 3% of children who took Vyvanse had mood changes.
Can Vyvanse cause permanent damage?
Rarely, Vyvanse can cause side effects that last longer or that cause long-term problems. These effects can include: cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) problems, including increased blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke* blood circulation problems in your fingers and toes, including Raynaud’s disease*
What happens if you take Vyvanse and you don’t have ADHD?
BUT—for people who do not have ADHD, stimulants flood the brain with dopamine, causing a dopamine overload. So instead of having a calming effect as they would on people with ADHD, stimulants taken without a medical reason can disrupt brain communication and cause euphoria.
