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On Vyvanse, Have Involuntary Hand Movements. Is It Safe To Continue The Medication?

My husband is on Vyvanse , and has been having involintary hand/ arm movements... he is/was completely unaware of them, does not feel them. These are huge movements. Like a hand traveling several inches back and fourth. When I bring attention to it, he pays attention, and it stops. Is this an urgent matter, and should he continue taking the medication? It s been going on for a long while, and he has been on the medication for over 2 years.
Mon, 7 Oct 2013
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Involuntary jerking movements are one of the common side effects of Vyvanse.As mentioned if the symptoms are really bothersome you may consult a Psychiatrist and take his opinion- it may require titration of the dose or change in the prescription.Hope I have answered your question.
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On Vyvanse, Have Involuntary Hand Movements. Is It Safe To Continue The Medication?

Involuntary jerking movements are one of the common side effects of Vyvanse.As mentioned if the symptoms are really bothersome you may consult a Psychiatrist and take his opinion- it may require titration of the dose or change in the prescription.Hope I have answered your question.