Vyvanse Dosage
Vyvanse is a drug which is prescribed to treat the symptoms of ADHD in children and adults. It comes in the form of capsules and is normally administered once daily in the morning. This medication can be taken with or without food. However, if the patient experiences stomach upsets when taking it without food, they should try taking it with food to see if the stomach upsets disappear. The recommended daily starting dose of this medication is 30mg each morning.
Standard Vyvanse Dosage
In most cases, a doctor will start the patient off with a 30mg dose each day. If there is no change in the patient’s ADHD symptoms, the dosage may then be increased in increments of 10mg to 20mg up to a maximum daily dosage of 70mg once daily.
Dosages are normally evaluated on a weekly basis. These dosages apply to all patients from the age of six years and up. Because many patients have trouble swallowing capsules, they are able to open these and dissolve the contents in a glass of water and take it that way instead. It is important that the entire glass of water be finished to ensure that the patient has taken the entire dose. Once dissolved in water, the medication should be taken immediately.
Maintenance Dosages
Because of the fact that Vyvanse is normally used for extended periods in some patients, it is important for these patients to be re-evaluated on a regular basis. In some cases, it is recommended that patients who use this medication do not use it continuously for more than a few months without having a break from it for a short while. Not only will this help to prevent the patient from becoming addicted to it, but it will also help the doctor to determine whether the patient needs to use the medication on a continual basis or not. Under no circumstances should the patient adjust their dosage or stop using this medication without consulting with their doctor, as serious withdrawal symptoms may occur.
Advice for Patients who use Vyvanse
Patients who may be allergic to any of the active or inactive ingredients in this medication should not use it without discussing it with their doctor. If the patient experiences feelings of aggression, tension or anxiety while using Vyvanse, they should speak to their doctor immediately so that alternative forms of treatment can be discussed. Because the use of this medication has not been studied in children under the age of six years, it is not recommended that young children use it. This medication should not be taken in the afternoon or evening as it may cause the patient to suffer from insomnia.
Because this medication may hamper a patient’s mental abilities and reaction times, they should not drive, operate heavy machinery or partake in any hazardous tasks or activities while using it. It is important for the patient to advise their doctor if they experience any unpleasant side effects or symptoms while using Vyvanse.
