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First few days on 30 mg vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) were superb. focus and motivation were high, effects diminished so moved to 50 mg and same thing, worked for few days.

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Dr. Nicholas Stratas answered

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Unusual: Unusual for the benefits to diminish in a few days - however I have seen patients who require as much as 90 mgm/day - if effects continue to diminish need to change meds.

Answered 2/26/2013

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A member asked:

First few days on 30 mg vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) were superb. focus and motivation were high, effects diminished so moved to 50 mg and same thing, worked for few days.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nicholas Stratas answered

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