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Prescribed vyvanse 30mg a day. i can't sleep even with ambien (zolpidem). what other sleep medication is recommended?

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

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Trazodone: Also consider cutting back on the Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) or changing to another psychostimulant

Dr Altman and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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Change Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine): Rather than add another medication I would talking to your prescriber about an alternative to Vyvanse, (lisdexamfetamine)which might not interfere with sleep

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 7/20/2017

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