Posted by ihatedrugs1 on July 25, 2014, at 12:13:16
In reply to Re: BRINTELLIX » ihatedrugs1, posted by SLS on July 25, 2014, at 11:25:25
> > > Thanks everyone for your input. It doesn't sound very promising. I'm still on Lexapro 20mg, Ativan, Tramadol and Vyvanse (mg varies).
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> > > I've noticed I can't take Vyvanse "breaks"; if I do, my mood and energy level dips way too low. But, I'm wondering if it's causing an underlying melancholia that I can't shake, along with a cranky, irritable mood that hits me in the afternoon. I'm fighting it as I love the initial energy and mood elevation it gives me, though I'm not so sure it's worth it.
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> > > Thanks again--wishing happiness (or at least some peace) to all of you.
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> > > -b
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> > Brynb,
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> > I also take Vyvanse and the same happens to me.Sometimes I take an additional Adderall in the afternoon to extend the relief it offers. In the beginning with Vyvanse, it would last a while, now I'm lucky if I get 5 hours of relief. The melancholia is part of the comedown. I wonder if anyone knows how to make it less pronounced.
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> > ihatedrugs
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> Have you tried Focalin dexmethylphenidate? In my experience, the "let down" is less pronounced.
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> - Scott
>No, haven't tried it. Vyvanse used to be fine but after a couple of years on it, it seems to have lost some of its effectiveness. I will ask my doctor about Focalin.
I hope you are doing well.
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