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Any one in college that takes vyvanse? I have to pee so much on it? Some days more than others it seems. Ill have days where I do so well and other days where I don't. Its so frustrating. Any one else like that, on meds you have days where you are awesome and get so much school work done and other days while still on meds barley get any school work done?? its frustrating. I wish Vyvanse and all stimulants worked better. Ugh.

Re: Vyvanse , ADHD

If the medication — prescription or over the counter — isn't working for you, then I suggest reaching out to a medical professional to come up with a better solution to combat the problems you are having with your ADHD.

I've never heard of this drug, so I can't be of much help. Maybe someone else might give better advice. :)

Re: Vyvanse , ADHD

Its a stimulant. Sadly I have tried other simulants and they gave me bad side effects whereas Vyvanse gives me no side effects so vyvanse is better than nothing. I have heard people say that stimulants are not 100 percent and people still struggle on them. I guess with any pill its not magic sadly. It can only do so much. Like it can help you concentrate when you are concentrating but can't force you to get in the mood to study and can't make you want to.

Any ways Ill wait to see if others reply.

Re: Vyvanse , ADHD

Hey there,

I am sorry you are experiencing discomfort from the medication that you are taking. That must be really worrisome and challenging for you.

I am wondering, did you notice more frequent urination before starting this medication or was it after you started it? It's important to know exactly when this began, it could be hard to tell.

With the medication, are you finding yourself drinking more fluids than before you started the medication? Are you more thirsty on the new medication?

It could be that you either are adjusting to the medication, it has increased thirst so you are going to the bathroom more, or your body is getting used to the medication, or just a combination of all.

If you recently, began the medication give it some time, I know some can take up to 6 weeks for the body to adjust to fully and others in under 2 weeks. I do encourage you to talk to your doctor about this if it continues and doesn't improve for you.

Something you could try is called, pelvic floor exercises, these can strengthen your bladder muscles and pelvic floor.

Take care.