Switching To Elvanse (Vyvanse) From Concerta (Generic) 💊 First Impressions

[@elinemadeleine]

Vyvance made me aggressive. Actually love concerta, it completely relaxes my body. Would have never expected that. All these meds work so differently for everyone.

[@aspensupplyco.1515]

Vyvanse also did this to me

[@ohhhnooooo446]

same but concerta makes me feel depressed.

[@jaydox2463]

Thank you this is the exact answer I was looking for as I am also very aggressive and impulsive on vyvance.

[@mikebane2866]

Vyvanse chilled me out and made me passive.

[@solgunn1994]

It's funny how alot of people say their first medication didnt work, but their second did. no matter which way round it is, elvanse and then concerta, or concerta then elvanse, you dont read of many, elvanse switch to concerta then back to elvanse because the concerta didnt work. Always seems to be first didnt work, second is better

[@davidweir190]

FYI, your content has helped me enormously in gaining awareness around ADHD and I find myself constantly reverting back to your videos as a way of both educating and reassuring myself with issues that I am facing. Thank you so much, and please don't stop posting.... . . great job man, keep it up

[@hellomate639]

Kind of funny how we need reassurance... We carry so much baggage from our childhood from neurotypical people's criticisms and uninformed morality.

[@davidweir190]

@@hellomate639 Well said and exactly the reason why channels like Stuart's are so fundamentally important in educating alike, one of the more common yet perhaps most misunderstood mental health conditions

[@yakgelder]

I was diagnosed this year, at 50. The content in this channel really gets to me, it's so relevant and helpful. Learning about this at such a late age is a weird thing, so many puzzle pieces fall together when I watch his videos. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making this content. Got something in my eyes.

[@GenieOG33]

agreed I'm 31 nd been diagnosed and on meds for 6 months and it's opened a world I never knew these videos especially the one that shows us on a day to day struggle I sent that shit to everyone so they'd truly understand the hardship because I was called many things before I was medicated and now their all eating their words

[@davidscott1894]

Thanks for taking the time to make these videos, you are a great help and inspiration. ADHD Medication helpful tips: Keep your blood pressure low! (this is so important, not many people discuss this). The most effective ADHD medications are stimulants, so it will raise your blood pressure, your psychiatrist will monitor your blood pressure, but YOU MUST regulate it too! low sugar, low salt, regular exercise, eat well (make sure you hit all the vits and mins, get calcium and potassium) , cut out coffee (caffeine, its a stimulant too), a magnesium supplement is helpful too (it relaxes artery walls, and it also makes you feel calm and less anxious). They say high blood pressure is a silent killer, well I can honestly say that I notice things are off in my body when my blood pressure is high. The main causes of high blood pressure are smoking, drinking alcohol and getting stressed, angry and upset ... so you are going to have to manage those too. Remember ADHD people, blood pressure, regulate it! ( foods that will help - dark chocolate, cheese, whole grains, low salt, low sugar, oranges ... well you know what is good, check out foods that will help keep your blood pressure lower, online) - keep warm, eat regularly, sleep well... all the usual ;)

[@andrianapotek7228]

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[@jmeisburg]

@@andrianapotek7228 dark chocolate is caffeine haha

[@HealthyHoopers]

I watched this video for exactly this reason. I've just been diagnosed and my meds raise my blood pressure so much, now I'm looking for alternatives :(

[@BlackCampariBlue]

thanks for the advice! :) my blood pressure is normally too low, so the meds push it to a "normal" level haha :D still, I really have to monitor my life style more, it's not healthy

[@v05555]

ok dad

[@TheAcadianGuy]

I tried adderall at first. My doctor gave me 5mg for the first week. 2 hours after taking my first dose, I was stunned by the fact that my brain wasn't on overdrive. I suddenly became a lot more patient, focus , and legit more understanding towards my wife, friends and family. However, it made me so calm I could nap as many time as I want. I eventually switched to concerta as adderall was making too calm like I was constantly smoking weed. Concerta has vastly improved my social and motivation skills.

[@rojdancam1676]

this helped cos wanted to know what i should be feeling and what u said about patience and focus and understanding made so much sense but i’m using what he’s using now

[@crooker2]

@Agy Hernandez that's interesting. I can't drive more than an hour without feeling like I need a break if I'm not on meds. But when I take concerta, I can drive for about 3 hours before getting antsy.

[@l21n18]

Is that a bad thing?

[@Mike-vs3dv]

@Kerry Taylor Concerta is good for studying but if you don’t have ADHD, it won’t help.

[@mattclinton5351]

Your experience is very interesting. Do you still find Concerta works for you? I've done a lot of searching around and all the stories seem to be people who try Concerta, dislike it and then try Vyvanse or Adderall and find it much more effect (these are mainly adults btw) so it's interesting to finally see someone who tried both and found methylphenidate more effect. I just started Concerta (first ADHD med trial) and find I am a bit too mellow at times but I'm going to give it at least 3 weeks before I made any decision.

[@orestis86]

In case it helps: I used to take 30mg and was having comedowns with cold hands after 5 hours. Since i switched to 50mg instead, I don't get the cold hands anymore and the come-down is more manageable, more smooth. This is why correct dose is important. Sometimes little dose can mean incorrect dose, therefore more side-effects. Cheers

[@wowitsruss]

I take 30mg at 30years old. When I was young I took all kinds of adhd trials from patches, Adderall, vyvanse, etc.. I was all the way up to 70mg and abused it in a way. Each person has difference in tolerance, side effects, etc.. I know some people do 30mg vyvanse and during busy work days they take a booster like Ritalin. I have to take 3-5 days off vyvanse every 3 weeks to ensure I'm not dependant and such on it. And it has helped me a lot.

[@melmiguez1198]

Oh wow thanks for this, I just started with Elvanse and it’s being perfect, but the come down is a bit weird on some days (cold hands and feet, get really apathetic, headaches, etc), didn’t even consider my dosage could be a bit lower than it should

[@user-dz9yx3et9y]

this does not make any sense stop trolling

[@mexicanamiqo2405]

@@user-dz9yx3et9y 🤓

[@王王-l8v]

That's so crazy, ice started on Vysanse and thought the jitters would get worse on high doses - but I'm happy to see what dosages could actually work for me!

[@hanselmansell7555]

Just wanted to say as recently diagnosed nube I'm loving your channel, just started Elvanse and it's working well :)

[@AmandaMustapha]

I'm very interested in switching to Vyvanse. I've been on concerta for almost a month and it's helped for sure but I've also noticed that it feels like my heart is beating uncomfortably fast. In a way that is distracting. I also feel like the concerta is "quick" when my body first starts processing it and it feels like I feel it peaks more intensely (not euphoric though, more like I feel like I'm running) so I'm interested to try the "smoother" feeling of vyvanse.

[@wowitsruss]

I use 30mg which is lowest dosage and it works great. I don't even notice I'm on it or feel any different in a way. However, I'm able to to focus on single task and not have a clustered mind. Only thing is you need to take it same time in mornings it last a long time. It can be hard to sleep for some people. However, caffeine is not good with vyvanse either it can really mess your heart rate(anxiety) and can cause sleeplessness.

[@niedude]

Hey amanda! I realize its been 8 months so I'm wondering if you've made the switch and if you've noticed any changes? I had to drop concerta because I was experiencing more severe versions of exactly what you described in them, and Ive been advised Vyvanse by a doctor but I'm weary of trying new drugs. I'd love to hear your testimony!

[@sdfghgtrew]

Ofcourse it's not good for the heart. Like all stimulant drugs they are bad for the heart.

[@AmandaMustapha]

@@niedude yes I switched to vyvanse and I’ve had a lot of success with it!

[@niedude]

@@AmandaMustapha thank you for answering!

[@FINBoggit]

About the feeling when elvanse starts to wear off: I kinda feel it's about how you get so positive boost from it and the mind works so smoothly and when it starts to wear off, the feeling starts to go bit blurry (since it's bit working that much anymire) but it still works and if you try to use your thoughts etc. The same way when it was clear, it can also make you bit dissociated, so it might be good idea to get some rest. Oh, and drink much more water and eat well. It is also very good idea to take some natural ingredients which contains 5-htp and that kind of stuff for couple of weeks BEFORE starting to use it since with low serotonin levels it might cause anxiety and if you use it for longer time, you might feel that something is off. Anyways this is my "just before going to sleep-pondering." Also, good video! I got an idea of searching videos with word "elvanse" and I chose this one.

[@thehighpriestess8431]

Vyvanse made me feel like a zombie... hyper focused on a indie Tarot deck I was obsessed with. And I found it ! I couldn’t sleep, I was not hungry at all.

[@charsobishi]

Same as me.. I've just been switched to Concerta..have you been switched to anything different?

[@TEAMNOMNOM1]

I'm really considering the switch now, Concerta has changed my life but the aggression i get sometimes can be borderline unmanageable. thank you for making these videos :) it helps a lot.

[@prestongeran7501]

@@andrianapotek7228 Fuck off

[@lucykinski]

I got irritable and aggressive on Concerta too :( just switched to Elvanse.

[@user-dx8nj7qj2g]

I'm currently on dexamphetamine instant release, which is basically what the chemical in vyvanse turns into, and it is amazing, the come up is so smooth, and the biggest effect is I just DO things. and often find myself enjoying things I would previously find unbearably boring, I still dislike it, but its now tolerable.

[@anthonyrooksmith3189]

That's the thing with drugs is it is trial and error as everyone responds differently to these drugs, some people swear by concerta, others not so much... It really is how each individuals body and brain responds. Great vid as usual though.

[@broskii3027]

i had the same switch and elvanse is making my life better

[@kristianalexanderpedersen7382]

3 years later, are you still on elvanse and is it still doing you good like in the beginning?

[@broskii3027]

@@kristianalexanderpedersen7382 im not on elvanse anymore and will never take medications again. they caused my mental state to deteriorate

[@eamon790]

Just want to clear up some info regarding the alza, Concerta and methylphenidate on general. Methylphenidate is methylphenidate regardless of drug, what varies between different drugs is the release mechanism. Alza uses the exact same patented OROS release mechanism as Concerta, and in fact my prescription that has Concerta written on the bottle in fact has alza written on the pills. As far as other brands go, there is no chemical difference between different methylphenidate prescriptions, but they may release differently which can drastically change their affect on the brain. Hope this helps! I just wouldn't want to see people switching from alza to Concerta expecting to see a difference when they are identical drugs.

[@snitzle96]

went from 20mg dexamphetamine to 40mg vyvanse and the change is awesome. no big ups or downs just constant focus, mental clarity and energy. just have to remember to eat.

[@BreezeGamesYT]

I also switched from methylphenidate to Elvanse. I couldn’t take methylphenidate anymore because I made me quiet, anxious and sometimes even tired. When I take Elvanse I feel more confident and focused and awake. Also I forget less and get more stuff done. The only side effects are less appetite and cold feet. It helps but I still have my adhd moments. Sometimes I‘m so in my head that it‘s hard to focus at work.

[@guayaba21]

Are you all guys combining medication with proper psicological therapy right?? The latter is more important

[@BreezeGamesYT]

@@guayaba21 yes I go to a adhd therapist every 2 weeks

[@dellananjo4379]

i have no adhd diagnos but have tried all the ADHD medcines. Attentin(adderall) and Elvanse is the best.. I hope they can improve these to be less strain on our bodies. But taking the dose that doctor tells u does slightly to no damage

[@stefan_gordik]

@@dellananjo4379 lmao its individual-based, and yes, doctor dose does damage you longterm.50mg vyvanse is definitely going to take some years of your life, but if it's worth the trade, why not

[@TuffChick1]

I take vyvanse and I agree completely! Way smoother but I do crash emotionally at the end of the day. I recommend taking l theanine to combat it- it’s helped so much with my anxiety in general tbh

[@ADHDMastery]

Yeah I do this now!

[@wowitsruss]

L thianine works great. I take 30mg but I think the crash is just a dopamine thing. I usually take no caffeine, take breaks from vyvanse about 3-5 days to let my brain "reset". Take it same time in mornings. And on bad days I have a dark chocolate bar and that really boost my mood at end of the day!

[@0Duece24]

@@wowitsruss I found taking breaks helps a lot. Really looking forward to 2023 when their patent expire. Price is ridiculous but it’s superior compared to other adhd medications. I’ll have to try L thianine.

[@rainebolton6495]

Thanks for the tip. Never heard of L theanine. Just read about it & will be purchasing. Thanks again!

[@cookiesarelikecream]

Do u take l Theanine at the same time as vyvanse

[@AleChemist23]

As a pharmacologist I can tell you the difference lays in the formulation (excipients and extended release method: OROS, pH sensitive release,...) every person possess differents polymorphisms this means the person express different enzymes in different quantities so the pharmacokinetics can change a little from a formulation to formulation even being the same active pharmaceutical ingredient.

[@rainebolton6495]

Thanks for explaining that

[@twicfall]

Funny thing, Elvanse (Vyvanse) with just one 20mg pill made me VERY hyperactive, tripping, angry, scared and made my heart pound like crazy. Ritalin Uno though, I almost don't notice it. People talk about Elvanse becoming the new 1st choice and works on most, but remember, we all react very differently on different medicine 🙂

[@elaineobrien8651]

I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression a couple of years before being diagnosed with ADHD so I was already taking an anti anxiety medication (Viibryd) so I when I was prescribed Vyvanse (Canada) I never had the come down in the evening compared to my husband who also has it 🙈 he went onto take another medication for his anxiety and since then doesn’t get the same come down either.

[@43MinutesWithJamieRose]

Happy to find your channel. I have been on Adderral for 5 years and switch over to Vyvanse (every few months or so) when my meds are less effective. I just got back from the doctor today with a rx for Concerta which I’ll be starting in the morning. I’m in the US.

[@CorySands]

Cold: feet, hands and balls

[@l21n18]

That’s bad

[@CorySands]

@@l21n18 and super harknee

[@gigimonrose157]

Really enjoy your vids and find them very informative! Have just subscribed! Also: You’re gorgeous! Haha! 🤪 Xxx

[@ADHDMastery]

Thanks sweetheart x

[@andrewwoodward8563]

I'm gay

[@LNA444]

My first intake of Concerta 27 mg at age 45. Passed an hour since I took the first pill, when I started to feel like I was queuing to get into a Rave concert ... that night like I was coming from the Rave concert plus two drinks and ten coffees... Here in Spain it is still very rare to get a diagnosis in adults, I got an appointment with a great adult specialist. She told me that in Spain Concerta is the first option by obligation (price factor, I am sure), in a month I will change to Elvanse, she said that it would be for me much better (I have a lot of anxiety). So I'll wait a month and talk about the change here. 🤗

[@LNA444]

@AMP Dama hi! I switched to elvanse nearly a month. The truth is only the first days of concerta I noticed that first high, next days it was unnoticeable. But as you said, I started to feel quite anxious so many times, first at the end of the day and days later a few hours from taking the pill, but my doc did not relate to concerta. I was noticing that maybe I needed more dose, and sometimes I took two pills instead of one and I started to feeling better. I don't know, maybe the body quickly gets used to the dose and creates some dependency. I had not realized it until I read your question, but with elvanse I do not notice any anxiety, so yes, it must have been a concerta cause related.

[@vinniepaz6307]

@@LNA444 hola soy de España,y diagnosticado hace poco,estoy en esa eterna búsqueda,y viendo con que quedarme y con que no. Podríamos hablar por correo,por aquí o como tu desees?,me ayudaría mucho,se que es complicado hablar con un desconocido...te lo agradezceria un montón.Un saludo

[@maninji6]

estoy en exactamente la misma ahora, tengo 18 y hace 6 meses me diagnosticaron y me dieron concerta y sertralina pero sigo teniendo muchisima ansiedad, a ver q tal va elvanse

[@ruthddl4112]

A mí concerta me daba mucha ansiedad​, pero he empezado con elvanse y no me ayuda mucho, y me siento mucho más agresiva. A este punto ya no sé si existe alguna medicación que me funcione ..@@maninji6

[@emmac7880]

So glad to find this channel! Perfect timing for me. Just been diagnosed at 38 and starting on Elvance. So far great....positives for me so far are if i don't manage to get jobs completed or even started i don't get anxious about it or give myself a hard time which is huge!! Early days (1 week) but i'll update soon 😁

[@emmac7880]

O.k....so it was all going well until the mental health hospital messed up with dates and now i have 5 days without meds ahead. I'm kinda losing all confidence with the nhs mental health. I was promised so much help after my diagnosis but no delivery. Luckily i'm extremely resilient and tent to live by 'focus on the solution, not the problem'. So i'll be fine but I feel bad for others in this situation. Getting help has proved difficult here in Geordie land

[@scottlambert3104]

Hi can you give me update on Elvance? Has I am on concerta but feeling very anxious and I meant change to Elvance but would like to know what it is like long term. Do you still got the same benefits from it now as you previously did when you started it, and what does it help you with? Thanks

[@rsdqueen2160]

Hey! I found this really helpful before I started my Elvanse!!! Damn the cold hands though :(

[@jaylils]

So concerta is the reason for jaw cracking, I was wondering why I started the jaw cracking. It's really annoying. Never in my earlier teens and early adult age I never cracked my kneck or jaw. I thought it was me. So annoying 😤 , thank you for the video.

[@lilabee1404]

Thanks for the feedback! My therapist suggested I ask for Elvanse as a first trial as I am quite sensitive to drugs & generally everything haha. I have tried concerta some times but not offically. I noticed some anxiety despite the focus, with much worsened symptoms with a heavy heartbeat at 36mg dose.

[@garylewis6657]

I, too, made the switch from Concerta to Elvanse and, although expensive (£65) for a 28 day supply, I find it to be a much better option. The anxiety on Concerta was awful.

[@ADHDMastery]

Are you receiving private treatment if you're paying for it in the UK?

[@garylewis6657]

@@ADHDMastery yes. There was a 12 month waiting list to see a psychiatrist so I went private. I have to be under the psychiatrist until he can be sure I am on the correct dose, which he can then sign off to be managed by my GP - who, incidentally, seems reluctant to do this: I don't know why this is - whether they have to pick up the difference out of their budget or whatever, one can only speculate.

[@ADHDMastery]

@@garylewis6657 Right. I don't blame you to be honest.

[@nabeelkubba]

Also getting the anxiety with methylphenidate, how do you get the psychiatrist to switch you? Thanks

[@jackhester3672]

@@garylewis6657 Did you get this resolved? My GP said it wouldn't be an issue to switch. There is a 2-3 year waiting list now.

[@hannahl8164]

I will start evanse tomorrow. It’s my first ADHD medication but I’ve been struggling with it for a while now and since those antidepressants did not work my doctor prescribed me these. Not going to lie I am sort of terrified. Especially after the people in the pharmacy were so weird about this. Bur I also am excited because I have a lot of hope to get better with this

[@hannahl8164]

@@zonnebloem100 Quite well. I am now using a higher dosage then I started with 30mg to 50mg. The main thing I struggle with right now is getting super tired in the afternoon when it stops working. But otherwise I feel like it is easier for me to do regular tasks more consistent. My head is also quieter most of the time and my thoughts only really start racing when I get anxious. I don’t know what you struggle with, but for me I was hoping for it to help with my depression since ADHD can play a part in developing a depression. I think that I went in it with way too high expectations. Obviously it did not cure me or anything, but it helps me to get out of bed in the morning and leave the house at least once a day which is something that I have struggled with a lot before.

[@tiataylor-wilson9689]

I have recently started taking methylphenidate, it does help me focus more I can get more done and it slows my crazy mine down a lot. BUT after 3 hours I’m so anxious, feel so flat and really on edge! So I’m starting to wonder if stimulates are right for me. Maybe I shouldn’t ask the dr to try these ones! Thank you for your videos

[@cellogirl11rw55]

I have found it helpful to take short tolerance breaks from my med on weekends per doctor's orders. That way, it keeps working when I really need it.

[@sandrarenaud6149]

my dr also told e to do this! I just switched today to vyvanse we'll see !!

[@NoctisAquila]

vyvanse takes away my anxiety. When it wears off, you can feel sad and depressed…it is a much smoother ride, that is why it is a lot less likely to be abused…unlike other ADHD meds

[@sebastiantaylor6236]

I'm taking Ritalin twice a day 10mg and I start to feel really depressed when it starts to wear off. This is due to the dopamine being used up that would be your allowance that your body would give you for the day. Also I build up a really quick tolerance after only 3 weeks of being on it.

[@claudiaschmidt3708]

Are you able to focus? How long? I still watch at video s

[@ufaqmalik5733]

How long was your focus? What was alternate you chose?

[@journeytowellness7096]

Glad the Elvanse is working for you!

[@ADHDMastery]

It's amazing!

[@xgengx7530]

@@ADHDMastery better than Concerta? You have any experience with adderall? I've only tried 18mg of concerta. I feel like it helps but I don't feel 100% focused

[@serhat1]

When I first took Vyvanse, I almost wanted to cry because I was so happy and felt like I was finally awake. It almost felt like I was not aware of anything in my entire life. Then in 2021 April, I had a hair transplant. This is not a joke; ever since I had the surgery, I can never feel any stimulants like before.

[@BeeLayzTv]

Did you lose hair from Vyvanse

[@serhat1]

@@BeeLayzTv I did not lose hair from Vyvanse. However, since it suppresses your appetite, you might have a nutritional deficiency which could eventually make you lose your hair.

[@Spoodily]

Ive been on add medicine off and on for over 30 years. Vyvanse was the one add drug that actually felt like medicine. It helped me and didn't cause me many side effects. The tics from ritalin were awful, the dirty feeling from adderal was gross. I've been prescribed other things but they weren't notable. The downside to Vyvanse is it is so expensive depending on your insurance. It's criminal, lol. A generic should be available later this year (2023).

[@kristianalexanderpedersen7382]

Do you still feel the same way after being on Vyvanse over a long period of time and how long have you taken it for?

[@HolyCreepsHacks]

so i also took concerta 36mg in the Morning and 18mg at 1p.m I always got a low in the afternoon, which made me completely socially restricted. I hope elvanse works better

[@biesman5]

How did Elvanse work for you?

[@mutedcool4621]

Vyvance here in the states does not have a generic, and it is very expensive with insurance covering only a small portion. I use 75mg Wellbutrin, (Bupropion), and 5 mg methylphenidate, both are immediate release, three times a day and 1mg guanfacine, (intuniv) extended release. Intuniv makes you sleepy so it helps you to relax so take it before bed, and it lowers your blood pressure which is good for me because the methylphenidate raised mineI start at the lowest dose 1mg. I have to keep all my medication at a minimum because of side effects. Glad you found something that reduces your side effects.

[@amyx9177]

Concerta has been horrific for me i started on adhd meds in October upped to 56mg and it's been so bad I've had to stop the anxiety is debilitating!! I had zero motivation, teary and depressed I didn't want to move all day and wanted to sleep! I am seeing my Dr Thursday and having new meds which I think will be elvanse!

[@queenoffuckingeverything]

Amy x maybe 56mg is too much for you.

[@amyx9177]

@bennet alex 2 years. From refferal nearly.

[@amyx9177]

@bennet alex go to your GP. Ask for right to chose and ask for a referral to P-UK it's NHS funded. There's a Facebook group that will help with it all called adult adhd uk (adhd/add) facebook.com/groups/2474319084/?ref=share

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[@ayjie6829]

you can try wellbrutin also

[@TransparentOctopus]

I think the difference between Xenidate and Concerta is the release mechanism, not the chemical structure. Concerta is an osmotic tablet meaning it uses water to push the medication out of the tablet. I can't find much on Xenidate but it's not an osmotic tablet.

[@BlackCampariBlue]

It's so reassuring to hear other people talk about the same side effects! I was beginning to think something was wrong with me, having anxiety on all the meds (both methylphenidate and lysdexamphetamin). But I prefer Elvanse to methylphenidate as well :)

[@rubenproost2552]

Unfortunately, here in Netherlands, the pharmacist and health insurance decide which brand you get which is going to be a generic 100% of the time unless your doctor explicitly writes a statement that there is a medical need to prescribe the original brand (concerta in this case). This is done to keep health care affordable. So, I tried Mylan methylphenidate retard and wasn't impressed. Felt wired in the morning and undermedicated in the afternoon. Have not tried concerta.

[@alexgreychuck7605]

Vyvanse works great for my type of AudADHD. It takes a lot of sampling and experimentation to find what works for your Brain. I hope everyone finds thier chemical helper.

[@auraleaks9627]

Take magnesium cap on your crash and its help out then it'll be harder to get tolerance

[@Plastpackad]

What is a magnesium cup? And when do you cruch? Asking since England is not my native lip.

[@xxaidanxxsniperz6404]

@@Plastpackad magnesium supplements, the crash usually occur 8-10 hours after onset.

[@addmmss]

I have just discovered your channel after two months of using Methylphenidate (firstly, the extended release and then the instant release.) I found it does little to nothing for me, and I have just been prescribed Elvanse which I start on Thursday. Thank you for the review, I will be checking out more of your videos. Nice to see reviews and feedback from this side of the water as I find a lot of people are from America/etc - not that there is anything wrong with their advice but there are definitely a lower number of relatable experiences here in the UK.

[@junipercosmic6841]

How did you get on with the Elvanse brother? Give us a wee update lol

[@addmmss]

Just a quick reply for now, but Elvanse literally changed my life. Methylphenidate did nothing for me, which is not a fault of the meds - it just wasn’t for me! Some report that it is fantastic but for me it did nothing. Elvanse/dex worked wonders. I’m the person I always should have been. Next to no side effects for me, I take with L-theanine which reduces any anxiety. Fantastic. Persevere if the meds aren’t working for you.

[@junipercosmic6841]

@@addmmss Cool. I'll be starting meds soon and I'm leaning more towards that one too from what I've researched and what others have said. That's great it's changed your life man, that's what I'm hoping for too. Thanks for the update!

[@aydnmcg7246]

Thank you for this, I was considering Ritalin, and looking at your videos, I do not believe that would have worked well for me at all. I am already emotional enough, haha. ;)

[@raquelgurr4611]

I like your calm demeanour and I find it helpful to hear how others like yourself are managing w adhd and meds. Part of my struggle is that I am always trying to go off meds and that’s when things don’t go well…

[@AeronEillen]

I've been on elvanse for 9 months, 50mg in the morning and 20mg at lunch, it really changed my life for the better 🤗 its smooth and it really helps my mind from spiralling. Only side effect I've had is tensing my feet a lot, cold hands and dry mouth so I keep hydrated 😊

[@jackhester3672]

1 year update?

[@AeronEillen]

@@jackhester3672 I feel great! If I however don't take my pills one day I get extremely exhausted and sleepy 😂

[@jackhester3672]

@@AeronEillen I'm starting 30mg tomorrow after having negative effects from Strattera. Thanks for your reply :)

[@jamesblace5761]

@@AeronEillen Update? Never heard of someone not losing his mind past 5 years with this trash..

[@AeronEillen]

@@jamesblace5761 Works great still, I turn into a zombie without them but can't complain ☺️

[@marenelinea]

I have the exact same experience with Ritalin (also methylphenidate, once a day formula), it wore off and became ineffective after roughly 8 years. I'm now on Aduvanz, which is the same as Elvanse (Lisdexamphetamine). It works wonders for me, and I barely daydream like I used to (main cause of procrastination for me). I finally get things done!🎉

[@saml4004]

I know I’m late to the party here, but I find the same “down in the dumps” feeling when Vyvanse wears off. The biggest win for me on Vyvanse as opposed to Ritalin or Adderall is that I don’t have any issues sleeping, at least not as a result of the meds. As a child sleep was impossible on Ritalin and Adderall. I initially started on 30mg then went up to 40 and just a couple days ago went up to 50mg. I noticed immediately after it kicked in the first day of the 30mg and then the first day of the 50mg that my brain was absolutely silent and I could focus much better, but then the next day I didn’t have that same experience. I could still focus (on the 50mg at least lol) but the constant internal monologue had come back (albeit not as “loud”). Is this something you have experienced too? I do have combined type not inattentive type so idk if that makes a difference.

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[@Allegro_Giusto]

How are you getting on with the 50? I have just upped to 40 yesterday and not getting the same results. Il give it a week as I haven’t been sleeping well and that effects the efficacy. But the clear mind of brain fog and chatter is exactly what I’m looking for. Any other tips to further help??

[@choosefreedom4725]

Dude vyvanse is so expensive where I am. Don't know why pharm companies have to screw people over

[@3monkeysandamoose]

Cause they find a need to pay their CEOs millions of dollars along with Golden Umbrellas worth millions in stock options

[@adhdadapt]

Elvanse was a lot better for me, too. The medication induced anxiety with ritalin was too sharp and always present. Welcome aboard the Elvanse train, anyhow ;)

[@balkanicsense1952]

do you think the anxiety you experienced from concerta contributed to the procrastination and made it worse?

[@jdc4316]

BalkanicSense in my experience, yeah

[@adhdadapt]

@@balkanicsense1952 I used the anxiety to fuel productivity (I didn't have a choice at the time). But outside of that, it did.

[@kristianalexanderpedersen7382]

4 years later - are you still on elvanse and is it still doing the same for you as before?

[@LauraFernandez-jx7dj]

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[@Ajsbored]

I just started Vyvanse and on the first day I had no issues, was able to focus and get stuff done without my brain moving onto 50 different things. However on the next 3 days I experienced chest pains in the center of my sternum. It comes and goes but it only lasts for maybe 3 seconds.

[@Centurianarv]

I'm in my 60's and was diagnosed a few years ago but changed to Elvanse fairly quickly because I had light palpitations with the Concerta. I felt it was telling me something. Main Elvanse side effect is the teeth grinding

[@loganwells2869]

For anyone that cannot take any kind of stimulant, including a non stimulant straterra. Prozac is an antidepressant that helps with co existing and existing problems with adhd and also has no negative affect on adhd so many clinics opt for Prozac because of that reason. Mostly all antidepressants aggravate and cause inconsistent changes so if you ever have to take the antidepressant route my two non stimulant would be brupopion or Prozac. I have reynauds phenomenon so I can’t take anything that constricts blood vessels, I am on a very hard path with adhd, depression, anxiety, along with reynauds phenomenon. So it’s not a good time but I research every day to help people that don’t know what is best for them or people that need help in general. Very grateful for this channel and hope this helps. Ps….Prozac has a black label which means it is possible to have suicidal thoughts for the first few days but it never happened to me I took it for years on and off.

[@001Broadway]

Concerta didnt do SHIT for me.

[@readingfc83]

I take 40 mg a day. One side effect of elvanse I don’t like is the fact that it makes me pick at my skin sometimes without me realising that I’m doing it or I just feel like I can’t stop. I’m 18 years old.

[@melinavdw342]

Same

[@davidayala6078]

Concerta with Guanfacine is good combo to feel relaxed and motivated.

[@kevinrodriguez7035]

Bro I just started on concerta and I feel like it makes me sleepy. Have you had this issue?

[@ethanwhitehead1142]

@@kevinrodriguez7035 yes I get drowsy to idk why do u ?

[@SpencerHHO]

I've always had a very high stimulant tollerance. Ritalin barely worked unless I was taking a pretty high dose and it was mostly side effects. Vyvanse has been the most stable for me although I also the short acting form as well. I take either 50 or 70mg of Vyvanse a day and upto 4 5mg dexamphetamine tablets throughout the day. I have a very good relationship with my psychiatrist which is why I'm allowed to mix and change my doses to manage tollerance and breaks. Most doctors won't give those 3 scripts, especially to someone who has prior history of stimulant abuse. My main side effect is a bit of sleep disruption if I don't time my doses right and perfuse sweating. The sweating is gross but I get that from other meds I'm on that I have no viable alternative to so I just deal with it. It's not so bad in summer but it sucks in winter.

[@SpencerHHO]

@TerminalCreed I have no idea what in the actual fuckyoure on about but have you tried medication instead of schizo posting?

[@VolatileDoor6]

I used to take Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) since 12 until start of 2021 when it started to make me vomit, so my doctor switched me to concerta (methylphenidate) which has been very good for me. I'm really enjoying your videos. Keep it up. ^^

[@Marco-ys2he]

I've been prescribed Xaggitin XL®. I think they are using this in replacement for concerta as it's cheaper

[@iruettka]

Vyvance is the best! Just be careful with coffee, keep hydrated and enjoy your life! :)

[@kristianalexanderpedersen7382]

2 years later, are you still on elvanse and is it still doing you good like in the beginning? How long have you used it for?

[@astewart9410]

Did you stick with the Vyvance? I’m here in 2024 at 50 years old with a new ADHD diagnosis (received a few months ago). Concerta has mostly ok for me at 36mg (only mild heart racing here and there) but 54mg was awful, made my heart race all day. It also makes me clench my jaw (I also have bruxism and a mouthguard at night), and it causes me low level but constant anxiousness. Added Intuniv at night at 1mg to take the edge off. After a week we upped the Intuniv to 2mg, but it wired me up all night (which seems opposite of its intention), so that was awful. I'm now back to 36mg Concerta and 1mg Intuniv. I’m thinking of trying Vyvance instead, which is how I found your video. My doc was open to trying it to see if it works better for me, and he has one other patient who switched from Concerta and totally preferred Vyvanse (said it was "life-changing" for that person). How has it been (or how was it) for you?

[@mexicanamiqo2405]

Cold hands? Take a vasodilator like cialis. 5mg a day should do you just fine. Also good to regulate blood pressure.

[@azurretown]

Finally someone with the rare cold hands symptom. What do you do for it? What does your DR. Say? I’m going back on concerts from vyvanse. I think the “12” hr length extended the cold feeling and it was overwhelming.

[@ADHDMastery]

Not much you can do, but with time tolerance should diminish it.

[@winterdogmusic]

Gloves lol

[@hughjaynus25]

Yo man great video and very glad you are coping better since the switch. I have been taking Elvanse Adult for 4 months now recently being tweeked to 50mg and I agree with you fully! At evening it wears off leaving the feeling of fatigue and helplessness 'down in the dumps' but for the full 10-12 hours anxiety isn't battling my body and thoughts either is it too powerful to control when firstly consuming it. Good luck mate!

[@ixchellovesrainbows4965]

Adore you and all that you do for the ADHD community Thanks for everything

[@jessc1589]

Your videos are so helpful. I’m on 50mg elvanse at the moment and the anxiety is awful but it’s helped me so much otherwise. Calm mind, productive, less angry/irritable and can actually hold conversations now. Maybe I need down to 40mg, I dunno the anxiety is Unbearable currently 😔

[@l21n18]

How can you have a calm mind and unbearable anxiety? That makes absolutely no sense

[@jessc1589]

@@l21n18 tell me about it. My mind is calm, no racing unfinished thoughts jumping over eachother to get my attention. It’s the physical feeling of anxiety, like a heavy weight on your chest…not the thought side of anxiety if you get what I mean. Anxiety is a very common side effect of Elvanse.

[@georgH]

30mg elvanse is effective 10mg of active ingredient. The molecules of elvanse are designed to be slowly broken down in the bloodstream, by creating a molecule that when broken frees up the active ingredient, which is 1/3 of the weight.

[@AnnikaOBrien]

I was on JornayPM for about a month and had no effects at all except that if I skipped it, I was extremely hungry, despite never having any eating or appetite issues throughout my life. I was on Vyvanse in the past but stopped taking it because I was on other medication for seizures and migraines. Starting tomorrow I’m on Vyvanse again. 👍

[@kyne1826]

Btw the pills with "alza" on are the brand name Concerta not generic. those solid tablets are not technically Concerta, methylphenidate sure, but Concerta is a very specific delivery system (the osmotic pump)

[@NotSoNormal1987]

Alza no longer produces the authorized generic of concerta. The company Patriot does.

[@kyne1826]

@@NotSoNormal1987 Okay, well mine are brand name Concerta (generic name is methylphenidate not Concerta) and have alza written on them.

[@charsobishi]

Was on Elvanse for 2 months...was on 30 and felt nothing..upped it to 40mg and I felt much worse and it was terrible. Just been switched to Concerta..getting it first bottle tomorrow

[@dabbz89]

Did you, or anyone here with similar experience, notice a difference in appetite or maybe just that you can and want to eat more? Because I have problems with both anxiety I can't explain and that I tend to just skip meals, often without noticing. I'm making a change to elvanse soon so I'm pretty excited but stressed expecting little change for the better.

[@mayrazuniga4537]

Should I switch to that instead of concerta becaus I have adhd and I’m taking biology and I cry allot and I’ve taking this class over 3 times and I’m having like anxiety

[@ADHDMastery]

Your doctor will advise you the right meds for you specifically

[@kannahashimoto7044]

It depends, everyone works differently with meds. In my experience Concerta helped better with concentration for studying. I could listen and talk to people for hours without losing focus. With Vyvanse the effect is much weaker. I can still focus and concentrate better than me without meds, but It requires more effort compared to when I was on Concerta. I still choose to take Vyvanse because it significantly helped me with my binge eating disorder and made me socialise better without going manic. Hope you found the medication you wanted by now since this comment is a year old lol

[@marcelogondin6040]

If i take Concerta im ok, i get things going and follow my routine with a bit of my personal effort, i build every piece and step of my development, and in any moment there is fun. Now with Vyvanse(Venvanse here in Brazil) i do feel a come up and a rush, the stuff pushes me to do my things and my development is carried by the drug; and as it comes with a rush there will be a crash. Odd things about Vyvanse that for me is great, it automaticaly gets me out of bed like onde minute before the alarm ring

[@markbauer3937]

I've been on Vyvanse 70mg for 8 years now. Now it only lasts me 6 hours. The anxiety is less but, like you, I usually feel really down in the dumps at night which sucks.

[@TheDorkieman]

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[@TheDorkieman]

Its listed for the most important starting from the top to bottom. Taking all the mentioned compounds 2 - 3 weeks before you take your stimbreak will leave you with just 4 - 6 days with Stimulant withdrawal side effects instead of months or even half a year of withdrawal.

[@TheDorkieman]

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[@RionPhotography]

I switched from vyvanse to concerta and finally feel like what I expected ADHD medication to feel like. Super happy with it!

[@annacairns9003]

Noticed the same effects in my son. Concerta had quite a bad effect on his moods and eventually he had to quit because he was just getting depressed with it. Elvanse on the other hand has not caused anything near as bad. He does seem to be moodier in the late afternoon and his appetite isn’t that great but overall it’s been much better than methylphenidate

[@kristijantandara1682]

Did you compare 30mg of Vyvanse to 54mg of Concerta, they're the same dose? Also, did you ever ever use more than you should've in one day? Additional question - Did you use Concerta for 3 years straight every day with little to no break days? Thanks!

[@sethmaule]

With a coupon from GoodRx in the United States, Vyvanse 30 capsules of 30mg's will run you $323.09 per month. That's $3,876 a year. No thank you. Great video, unfortunately the U.S. is failing in the medical world.

[@negjason666]

Vyvanse goes generic this year! Which should be covered by most insurances.

[@missnucci26]

I was just diagnosed with ADHD at age 43. Life has been so difficult for me. I have been clean and sober for just over 5 years now. Recently I was just prescribed Vyvanse and I am scared to start taking it. I have a very good relationship with my psychiatrist I have been seeing him for just over 4 years now. Maybe I just need to talk about my concerns with him. Anyways wish me luck ya'll this is not an easy journey.

[@Fijidummo]

How’s it going?

[@johnbrace4719]

Crickey been trying for a year was on elvance 56 mg blue ones didn't do much 4 months ago want on xenidate but still stressed so was wondering if amotoxetine would work for me wonder if could stay on xenidate till amotoxetine kicks in

[@LikeCarvingACake]

Vyvanse is preferred by many, but in the states a script runs around $200 for 30 pills. That, on top of the average $300 insurance brings it to 500 a month. Complete madness, and I assume you got it for, as you say, next to nill?

[@sophie-jz9nv]

im on Elvanse and it’s £10 for my prescription of 30 pills :)

[@LikeCarvingACake]

@@sophie-jz9nv insane.

[@kristianalexanderpedersen7382]

@@LikeCarvingACake sad you are living in a country where they try and put everyone on meds and empty their pockets afterwards. Feel for you!

[@eskilajnenn]

Trying Elvanse on Friday after being diagnosed with ADD and I'm really excited to see the results. Thanks for the informative video!

[@Bjordsoderman]

How was it?

[@SharlenesJourney]

Update ?

[@eskilajnenn]

@@SharlenesJourney I'm still on them and my experience has been good for the most part. I got quite a lot of the common side effects at larger doses (lost appetite, feeling jittery/restless, trouble falling asleep at night and crashing in the afternoon). But now I'm on 20mg at 7am and another 20mg around 12pm which is working great. I have more energy and a lot of things I used to have trouble doing are easier to get done now (cleaning, paying bills etc), so I'd say my life has definitely improved on Elvanse. Let me know if you have any questions!

[@yyyboy]

I'm currently on Ritalin and Focalin (Dexmethylphenidat). I've switched therapists now and the new therapist said he'll probably prescribe me Evanse (German name for Vyvanse). But he has to diagnose me properly first (my last therapist only went by things I said and my history). I got a last "load" of my old meds today to carry me over until then. I'm looking for work right now and would hate to have to start a new job with no medical treatment for my ADD... The new shrink won't give me Ritalin because he says the potential for abuse is too high and the "peak" and "come down" are too extreme. He won't give me Focalin because apparently it's only prescribed to kids :-D I just hope that the "come down" and "peak" of Evanse isn't as bad as with Ritalin. It feels really "aggressive" at the "peak" and when I "come down" from it I feel like my ADD is way worse. Also, I get really tired if I spread it out all day. I worked a job where I would be at the work place 12 hours a day (with a 1.5 lunch break, but I lived too far away to get home in between) and still have to do mentally challenging work (at least for me) at the end of it. I felt totally drained afterwards.

[@ArturK1M]

Interesting. I started from Elvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) 3 weeks ago first and I liked it because it helped me do thing I couldn't focus on before, but the come-down was horrible and made me suesidle, sleepy in the afternoons and very anxious and irritable. Conserta is more stable for me at the moment but it's only been few days on 18mgs. But it also makes me a bit melancholic and depressive, And really sleepless nights.

[@eringreen47]

Capsules are quick release while hard packed pills take longer to digest. I think! That’s my guess anyway. Thanks for your channel... my husband was diagnosed this year, he’s 40, and knowing he has adhd and getting on meds has made life much, much better. Your channel was one of the first steps to us understanding what’s been going on.

[@maila2359]

I take 70mg and I stopped having the crash by the end of the day, but on 30mg I had crashes and I felt really angry for no reason, so weird.

[@DaddyFrosty]

Alza is the genuine concerta made by the people who came up with the idea of a long release methylphenidate

[@ddu020]

Hey, thank you so much for your videos. I was resently diagnosed with add and have tried ritalin that makes me quite sick and now vyvanse of aduvanz which is the same. I am now up to 50 mg vyvanse and I have very good effects, much easier to start tasks and fulfill, but I cannot consentrate still. I was wondering at what dose did you notise being concentrated? Because there is a possibility for me that the lack of concentration is due to trauma complex ptsd and we are still trying to figure out which it is. Should I have had difference in concentration by 50 mg? Thank you in advance!

[@chrisholmes8197]

Really appreciate you making these videos. So helpful to hear a level headed normal guy in the same position as me. I've been on concerta a month and was feeling anxious and had some jaw clenching. Another two weeks and I have to option to try Lisdexamphetamine so definitely going to take this video into consideration

[@Randy_Batswinger]

Generic methylphenidate didn't work for me but Concerta XL did. To a point. Swapped to Elvanse and it's made me a lot more productive, focused and alert. Swings and roundabouts. 💪

[@rosehammond8622]

Hey! I've just been switched from concerta to elvanse, it worked for me too. To a point but gives me anxiety and jitters, it does help focus and things but I cant tolerate the dosage I need. Did you find elvanse helped? With this

[@Shligunkel]

i'm hoping to be able to switch to Xenidate or elvanse from concerta because my anxiety and feelings of tenseness are making it pretty uncomfortable to take for me

[@philuin9594]

Elvanse is a better pill for impulsively but I find the inattentive stew of ADHD gets worse its like being on a seesaw!

[@naserdeen8210]

for some reason those medications are prohibited in Some countries, Quit harsh. Jordan, gulf council countries, you can go to jail in Japan if they found it on you ... pretty strange world Luckly I got the prescription for Vyvanse in Canada, I can say that I am more focused, alert, sometimes happier on it and generally more energetic.though i don't take the pill daily, generally when I know am about to have a long day ( work or social wise) I haven't got the chance to try the other brands you talking about, but it feels to me the Vyvanse is top in the market with the lease side effects.

[@anvandarnamn165]

I've taken elvanse for about 2 years, worked great in the beginning but now i can't take them because i get so calm that i'm almost "autistic", i can't really speak to people when i'm on it. I've tried to cycle it/be of it for some time but unfortunately that doesn't help. I hope this works well for you❤

[@ayjie6829]

shouldnt you up the dose then?

[@anvandarnamn165]

@@ayjie6829 i've done that too, even tripled it (just for a week or so)

[@ayjie6829]

@@anvandarnamn165 tried modafinal or welbrutin? im takin wellbrutin, mod helps wen u need it but not for everyday

[@anvandarnamn165]

@@ayjie6829 the doctors in Sweden doesn't seem too keen to help with moda for adhd. I've ordered it 2 times (this time i'm using "express EU shipping", been waiting 4 weeks so far), i'll try it and then try to convince the doctors after my experience. Thank you for the input❤

[@Rightchickenwing]

4:27 Omg I find me coming off Elvanse for a few days then going back on made me feel very overstimulated

[@MurcielagoCar]

I use Elvanse since 3 months now, even on the weekend and between 40 and 50 mg. Before that I used Concerta for 9 months but I prefer Elvanse over Concerta.

[@copingmanlet1104]

Why? Elaborate, please.