Question: Hello I am a 20yr old female, 5'3, around 110lbs. I was prescribed 30mg of Vyvanse, which I took in the morning as directed. Within an hour my heart rate XXXXXXX to almost 140 and remained between 124-140 for about 6hrs. My hands and forearms shook uncontrollably for about 3 of those hrs, and was made worse by exertion. I have not slept in over 40 hours since I took it and can not have eaten more than 500 calories during that time.. I have already visibly lost weight. I did take a second dose yesterday morning because I am a college student struggling with major depressive disorder, PTSD, and A.D.D and it's exam week! I thought the second day might be better, and my heart rate was only a little higher than usual today. I don't plan on taking another but as of tonight I still can't sleep or eat and I'm very lightheaded, shaky, confused, had one episode of sudden dry heaving, get bad head rushes whenever I change position, feel uneasy on my feet, have trouble focusing my eyes, flushed cheeks, and my hearing is a little muted. I have been trying to sleep for hours and hours and just can not. I also am in a very strange mental state. Am I having some sort of allergic reaction or something? - For background info I also take Wellbutrin and Celexa for depression, and Nexium for Acid reflux. These are ALL relatively new prescriptions (within a month), all started around the same time, and prescribed by my psychiatrist (and an ENT for the Nexium). I also take melatonin every night and have insomnia to begin with. On top of all that I started a very strict gluten free diet about a month ago because of intolerance. - my psychiatrist is away for holiday and I can not reach her. thank you

Thank you very much, I am relieved to know it is not out of the ordinary experience for Vyvanse. I have not taken another dose but still could only sleep 2 hours. Is it safe to take an over the counter sleep aid? And if yes which is safest?