Posted by tom2228 on June 2, 2014, at 15:56:32
In reply to Bad dreams and tough waking on vyvanse?, posted by porkpiehat on June 2, 2014, at 11:27:15
They're actually now testing Vyvanse as an adjunct in unipolar depression without ADHD. I believe it's still in Phase 2.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24021497
A randomized controlled trial of the efficacy and safety of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate as augmentation therapy in adults with residual symptoms of major depressive disorder after treatment with escitalopram.Touching upon safety, another study (Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate augmentation in adults with persistent executive dysfunction after partial or full remission of major depressive disorder.; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24309905 ) concluded:
"In this trial, LDX augmentation significantly improved executive dysfunction and depressive symptoms in participants with mild MDD. The safety profile of LDX was consistent with prior studies in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder."
I think these sleep issues can be expected as amphetamines, like antidepressants, affect sleep cycles. While it's not the same, I had horrible nightmares when using street meth.
How long have you been taking the Vyvanse? Stimulants can be a little rough to adjust to at first. I have been taking them for 7 years and barely notice them (but therapeutic effects totally there). When your mind recognizes the helpful impact they have on your life, your brain adjusts accordingly and allows you to tolerate them better.
If anything Vyvanse would probably be the safest form of therapeutic amphetamine. I understand your sentiment about not wanting to take it, but you shouldn't feel bad about getting the help you need. It's legitimate treatment that you have a right to receive and hence it's available in this country and recommended by your doctor. You deserve to feel better!!
poster:tom2228
thread:1066377
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20140512/msgs/1066382.html