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I am taking Vyvnase during my pregnancy. Is it safe?
Query: Hi doctor, Is it safe to continue taking 30mg of Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) during pregnancy? I was diagnosed about two months ago and have been using the prescription since then. I am uncertain whether I should continue taking it or dis... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I can understand your concern about your symptoms. Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) is a medication used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Some studies have suggested a potential association betw... Read Full »
I take Vyvanse for ADHD, but it has no effect and worsening my productivity. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I take Vyvanse 60 mg once per day for adult ADHD inattentive type. I have to take it every day or I cannot function at work. Vyvanse has pretty much no effect on me though. I might lose my job. If I took a week off of Vyvanse, would it reset my tolerance? Because I might be able to req... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I would like to know if you are using any other substance of abuse like alcohol or tobacco. Also, I would like to know your symptomatology. Dexamphetamine has been an efficient medicine so far for ADHD (attention defic... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My son was using Vyvanse for ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder). He was not liking it, so his pediatrician put him on a trial of Ritalin. It is still early but he is not sure if he prefers Vyvanse now. Am I allowed to fill in his last two repeats of Vyvanse under the PBS... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The specific regulations regarding medication prescriptions can vary by country and even within different regions. It is important to consult with your local healthcare provider or pharmacist to get accurate and up-to-d... Read Full »
Is my drug history not letting me recover from COVID-19 vaccination symptoms?
Query: Hi doctor, I got the second COVID vaccine four days back and I am still very sick. The doctor had said that I may develop cold-like symptoms for one to two days but my condition is getting worse each day. 1. I am having severe body ache, fatigue, consistent low energy, shortness of breath, frequent ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query and I understand your concern. It is not always necessary that symptoms last only for one to two days. Sometimes they may last for long, such as a week so for the treatment medications are required. Another reason for your symptoms can be the medi... Read Full »
I am on Vyvanse, and Escitalopram and started smoking marijuana. Is it life-threatening?
Query: Hello doctor,Nearly every day, I take Vyvanse for my ADD and Escitalopram for my anxiety and depression. I do not take Vyvanse when I am not in school. Between, I am sixteen, turning seventeen soon. This summer, I began smoking marijuana nearly every single day. I want to say it was not a coping mec... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. You are right in recognizing that smoking marijuana may not be safe when you are taking Escitalopram and Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) description. Occasional smoking is relatively common but to smoke marijuana daily is harmful at your age. 2. Try to reflect what ma... Read Full »