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23 yr daughter is taking vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for bed but she works long hours and it wears off . she is on 50mg. could a 10mg be added later in day?

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Dr. Albert Melaragno answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: could also consider increasing the dose to 60 mg in am the dose later in the day would be short acting adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) a related med Check with your doctor

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Answered 4/3/2016

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A member asked:

23 yr daughter is taking vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for bed but she works long hours and it wears off . she is on 50mg. could a 10mg be added later in day?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Albert Melaragno answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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