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The way you talk about it exactly mirrors my experience. I have ADD as well, and I take Adderal-XR. Without it I'm scattered, "double back" on my thoughts a lot, can't focus, and generally have no motivation. With it I'm a different person. I can focus, I can finish a thought process, I'm motivated, things become clear. I can actually "keep up" with others in "normal life", and it makes me a great programmer. It really does feel like the magic pill from limitless. Now, I tried alternatives when I was younger, and none really worked that well. Vyvanse put me to sleep, concerta (sp?) Didn't work at all. adderal-xr worked, but the "come down" sucks, it ruins my appetite, and its almost impossible to get around here (every place never has it). I'm afraid to start trying others as I feel entirely useless without my medicine, and I know that because of the legal issues around these drugs, trying one out but keeping my backup of my old medicine is not going to fly. So I just deal with it. |
Vyvanse is still amphetamine, so if it put you to sleep, are you sure you took enough?
20mg Adderall XR is about equivalent to 50mg Vyvanse, which is what I take.
Everyone I know switched from Adderall to Vyvanse and we all report the same thing -- much more gradual curve throughout the day and far less depressive on the come down. I'd consider Adderall XR to be a real tweak compared to Vyvanse and far less therapeutic for a day-to-day drug.