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Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Vyvanse Oral.

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Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
6/12/2013 4:12:09 PM

Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
I have been using this medication for 3 weeks and my life has changed. I'm an Adult with ADD. Work had become very difficult for me to focus and I found myself doodling some days. I'm now able to complete task at home as well. I've tried other ADD medicines but this is great. Sometimes throught the day I have to stop and say wow. I really don't feel like I'm on medication but my life is so m ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
6/11/2013 11:15:49 PM

Reviewer: 45-54 Female (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
It helps me doing a lot more in one day. Now I can work with a good level of concentration.

Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
6/7/2013 1:26:01 PM

Reviewer: Grovegirl, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
I thought vyvanse was great, but I noticed hives on my hands initially and disregarded the reaction. It wasn't until I had hives (large) all over my face, severe dry eye, for a month, I realized I was having a reaction to the drug. My own physician did not relate the hives to the drug. I had to figure it out myself after spending hundreds of dollars on copays to the eye doctor and revisits to m ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
5/30/2013 8:18:24 PM

Reviewer: Norton, 13-18 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment:
I have been taking this drug for a couple of weeks. At first, the side effects and positive effects are immense. My brain was able to pick up anything at anytime, I never had this ability before. Whenever I walk to school, I would notice the flowers, sidewalk, other people, rather than just be hidden in my own cloud. School definately has become easier. I now focus in class, get things that need t ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
5/28/2013 6:50:47 PM

Reviewer: PTT, 7-12 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 3

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
My grandson takes this medication for ADHD. They up the doseage, ever since then he has uncontrolable head movement. He jerks his head forward. Is this a system of the meds? He has never done this before.

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