Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Is The Difference Between Adderall XR And Vyvanse?
Question: I AM TRYING TO GET A DESCRIPTION FOR ADDERALL XR, SO ICAN MAKE A COMPARISON FOR ADDERALL VERSUS VYVANSE.
WE HAVE NO REPORTS. THE ADDERALL SEEMS TOWEAR OFF BY 5:00PM AND HE GETS HYPER, DISRUPTIVE, ARGUMENTATIVE, AND DEFIANT. ANTHONY'S DIAGNOSIS ARE: ADHD, DEFIANT DIORDER, PTSD. HIS DR. THOUGHT THAT THE VYVANSE MIGHT LAST A LITTLE LONGER IN HIS SYSTEM.
WE HAVE NO REPORTS. THE ADDERALL SEEMS TOWEAR OFF BY 5:00PM AND HE GETS HYPER, DISRUPTIVE, ARGUMENTATIVE, AND DEFIANT. ANTHONY'S DIAGNOSIS ARE: ADHD, DEFIANT DIORDER, PTSD. HIS DR. THOUGHT THAT THE VYVANSE MIGHT LAST A LITTLE LONGER IN HIS SYSTEM.
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
The principal difference between Adderall XR and Vyvanse is that Adderall acts in the system for a SHORTER length of time during the day. It typically wears off by around 5PM, as you have observed, whereas Vyvanse lasts all day and is smoother in the system. In my experience, Vyvanse is a better, smoother, and safer medication. I highly recommend you let his doctor prescribe it for him to see how it goes. I expect he will feel better with it.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
The principal difference between Adderall XR and Vyvanse is that Adderall acts in the system for a SHORTER length of time during the day. It typically wears off by around 5PM, as you have observed, whereas Vyvanse lasts all day and is smoother in the system. In my experience, Vyvanse is a better, smoother, and safer medication. I highly recommend you let his doctor prescribe it for him to see how it goes. I expect he will feel better with it.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
