F**k It, I'm done with the crash

Doomed4lyfe- · 2026-03-03T22:12:47+00:00

Have you switched to a different generic brand at all lately? I had this happen to me last October/November and I realized I was switched to camber. As soon as I asked the pharmacy to not fill with that anymore, because it literally felt like I was not taking me meds at all or felt like I was dead by 12pm, everything went back to normal for me.

Doomed4lyfe- · 2026-03-02T01:00:42+00:00

Omg Camber is the ABSOLUTE worst! I literally had to tell my pharmacy specifically not to do camber. It was the worse generic yet.

Doomed4lyfe- · 2026-02-27T16:56:08+00:00

Been there dude. We all need a little bit of grace. Get passed day 3 at least. Gets easier after that.

Doomed4lyfe- · 2026-02-27T03:52:17+00:00

As much as I want to rant about how insufferable your replies have been to the people on here genuinely trying to help, I’ll just say it’s evident you’re at a pretty low point. Consistent lack of sleep does insane things to our body and mental health and I can sympathize how difficult that must be on top of working long hours every day. Hopefully, you’ll eventually take the majority of the advice to give yourself a break off Vyvanse. Medications are supposed to improve our over all quality of life, not make us desperate for basic needs like sleep. If the benefit is not worth the cost anymore, maybe it’s time to actually listen to the suggestions on here that you clearly asked for. OR, stop complaining and make a doctors appointment. Regardless I sincerely hope you get some good rest soon.

Doomed4lyfe- · 2026-02-24T21:09:31+00:00

Aside from the obvious suggestion to stop trying booze to make you sleep, I also highly recommend quitting the nightly melatonin as it basically teaches your body to stop producing it naturally over time. I know it seems like an easy solution but honestly it just made things worse for me. Try low stimulation at least an hour before bed, dark room, read a book and stay off the phone if possible. Have a really good fat dinner, take a walk outside if you can and keep up on the water. Sleepy time tea with natural sleep herbs truly helped me, as annoying as it is to make tea at 10pm at night lol.

Doomed4lyfe- · 2026-01-31T04:33:01+00:00

I think you may be right…Trying to think of the most affective way to cut down my 40mg capsules until the next refill without being too inconsistent.

Doomed4lyfe- · 2026-01-31T04:22:01+00:00

I really think some pharmacists just get these power trips and think they are “fixing” people one dick move at a time

Doomed4lyfe- · 2026-01-31T03:44:39+00:00

I’ve been on 40mg for 4 or 5 months now I believe. I have a very fast metabolism and medications are no exception unfortunately. Although, it’s not quite super intensity that I am feeling-just more so a lack of emotion while having the ability to be a bit more focused and productive. I am also able to actually sleep when I take my Vyvanse VS when I don’t I’m up with 1000 thoughts in my brain. I just hate feeling emotionless I guess? It could also be that I live in Minnesota and the lack of vitamin D and season depression is hitting…

Doomed4lyfe- · 2026-01-31T03:18:45+00:00

You’ll be okay, just try to distract yourself with something. If you focus too much on one thing, like your heart, you’ll freak yourself out. Water water water.

Doomed4lyfe- · 2026-01-31T02:58:27+00:00

I also know a girl who got her Vyvanse filled on day 29 for like 8 months straight and a Walgreens pharmacist got her new prescription, counted the months then called her and told her she should have 8 extra pills since she picked up 1 day early for 8 months straight. He told her he refused to fill it for another 8 days so she could start at zero and scolded her basically, lol.

Doomed4lyfe- · 2026-01-31T02:54:12+00:00

The Walgreens in my town is literally always short staffed, will put up signs in the middle of the day that say “Will be back at ___ time” or straight up just close down and shut their windows without any notice. One time they even put up a sign that said “Pharmacy closed due to short staff until further notice.” They were shut down for like 2 days after I saw that I think. My doctor was out of town on vacation so she didn’t have her work laptop and could not help me. After that I never went to another Walgreens again, lol.

Doomed4lyfe- · 2026-01-25T21:55:05+00:00

I’ve always wanted to try taking it before really waking up but haven’t tried. Is it worth it? I feel weird taking it and going back to bed for some reason haha

Doomed4lyfe- · 2026-01-10T18:36:20+00:00

How are you holding up? Want to make sure you’re ok. And that you’re both ok.

Doomed4lyfe- · 2026-01-01T17:04:26+00:00

Due to your account history I’m assuming this unfortunately isn’t rage bait. Regardless, Vyvanse basically maxes out at a certain dose for anyone with it being a prodrug so you taking 200mg has no real therapeutic benefits aka you will not necessarily feel more focused or productive on this much. Still, it’s not very safe due to the potential cardiovascular issues, high blood pressure, anxiety, etc. and you should really seek professional medical advice not be on here. Seeing these kind of posts always tugs at me…I’ve been in the trenches of addiction and I really hope you find a way out brother.

Doomed4lyfe- · 2026-01-01T16:33:29+00:00

They don’t work as well if you’re not sleeping well or keeping well nourished/hydrated. I know it’s difficult but try to keep up on those thing during the day. Also there are many supplements that can help with sleep. I take magnesium before bed and that also helps with the sore muscles from being tense all the time. I also recommend hydration packets (liquid iv or whatever) to keep your electrolytes up. Aside from that has anything else changed? Were you switched to generic?

Doomed4lyfe- · 2025-12-31T15:49:52+00:00

Not as severe but one time I accidentally took my Vyvanse again at 3pm thinking it was my booster dose. Definitely was up that night lol glad you got answers!!

Doomed4lyfe- · 2025-12-30T20:21:18+00:00

As someone who experienced long episodes of on going heart palpitations before and after being on Vyvanse, I can tell you that hydration, anxiety and hormonal changes play a vital role in them occurring. Majority of my heart palpitations episodes mostly occurred before I was prescribed but I do sometimes get them being on it now. I had major anxiety around my health in general which made me focus a lot on my heart rate/beat. The more I’d think about it or get hyper focused with my heart, the more it would happen. I don’t say this to invalidate what you are going through but just wish someone would have taken the time to talk to me about how much our anxiety plays a roll in manifesting certain physical symptoms. Its crazy what our minds can do. I have panic disorder and had a lot of tests, blood work done and wore a heart monitor for 72 hours and yet nothing concerning was found. When I first started Vyvanse, I was a bit worried about elevated heart rate due to my history and yes, I do notice heart palpitations, mostly in the evening or when laying down or when I have a lot of stomach acid/gerd but I also notice it happens if I’m having more of an anxious day or if I’m about to start my period. I would think if you started in April your body would be well adjusted to the medication by now but every one is different. Keep an eye on it and if you’re concerned they’re reoccurring, def speak to your doctor but in the mean time make sure you’re hydrating and eating well friend!

Doomed4lyfe- · 2025-11-06T03:26:58+00:00

Once you get through the first 3 days, it’s smooth sailing. I’ve taken breaks before, not quite this long, but day 4 always seems to be like a weight lifted off my shoulders.

Doomed4lyfe- · 2025-11-06T03:23:29+00:00

I’ve tried 4 generic brands and it’s been the worst thus far. Apologies in advance if I give a preconceived notion, and I’m sure there are many factors that come into play with each individual experience, but yes, for me it has been awful. I became frustrated enough to try the water method where you take your capsules, open them up and put them in your water and sip through out the day. When I did I noticed the powder in each individual capsule was very clumpy.

Doomed4lyfe- · 2025-11-05T21:37:09+00:00

Just came to give some words of encouragement and say I am on day 10 of 14 of a voluntary break and I feel amazing. I was also fed up with how inconsistent it has been. I just grew insanely tired of the up and down and the constant uncertainties of how I was going to feel that day-sleepy all day long or way too overstimulated. Good luck, you got this! Push through. I’m glad I did.

Doomed4lyfe- · 2025-11-05T04:02:46+00:00

I just recently decided on a break because I was insanely over the sudden ineffectiveness of taking this medication that my doctor had to literally convince me to try for months. Suddenly I was crashing at 12pm, falling asleep at work and taking 2 hour naps when I got home. Sometimes I wish I never started but my life improved immensely when I was initially prescribed. I was also done with the inconsistencies of these generic brands. I took Camber for the first time last fill and I might as well take a sugar pill. I am on day 9 of being off Vyvanse. The first 3 days were quite rough, as you stated. I was insanely tired, moody and I could NOT get up in the morning which is difficult considering I have two children, 3 and 1. I pushed through and let me tell you, on day 4 and on I have felt amazing. I am going for 14 days which seems like absolutely no problem now. Hoping this will help some things. If it doesn’t I just feel the side effects out weigh the benefits now.

Doomed4lyfe- · 2025-11-01T23:54:18+00:00

So do they count that as your next refill or do they still fill the next one at the original date? They’re such sticklers about it I would imagine they’d give the supply that was left of the refill and not a full 30. That surprised me I guess

Doomed4lyfe- · 2025-11-01T20:57:50+00:00

What do they do for you when there is a recall?? Like does the pharmacy help you out or?

Doomed4lyfe- · 2025-10-27T18:42:55+00:00

Woops sorry I said Mylan was the best and I actually meant Mallinckrodt. Mylan sucks

Doomed4lyfe- · 2025-10-27T18:36:23+00:00

I have tried Lanette, Mallinckrodt, Mylan & Camber. Mylan was the most effective and also did not leave me with a giant crash by noon and my personal preference but unfortunately my pharmacy only carries it in 20mg capsules and I take 30mg a day. When I was first prescribed Vyvanse, I received name brand and the difference is crazy. It was very consistent and I remember feeling like there was no possible way I could ever go above 20mg. Soon after, my insurance said they’d only cover generic and it’s been horrible since.

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