Q: Can Vyvanse be taken in smaller doses two times a day?
Hi there!
This is definitely a question you want to ask your doctor to ensure your safety in taking this medication. You should take it only as prescribed.
Here is the official Vyvanse site pdf with information on dosage and they say:
"DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Dosage should be individualized according to the therapeutic needs and response
of the patient. Vyvanse should be administered at the lowest effective dosage.
In children 6 to 12 years of age or adults who are either starting treatment for the first
time or switching from another medication, 30 mg once daily in the morning is the
recommended dose. If the decision is made in the judgment of the clinician to
increase the dose beyond 30 mg/day, daily dosage may be adjusted in increments of
10 mg or 20 mg at approximately weekly intervals. The maximum recommended
dose is 70 mg/day; doses greater than 70 mg/day of Vyvanse have not been studied.
Amphetamines are not recommended for children under 3 years of age. Vyvanse has
not been studied in children under 6 years of age or over 12 years of age.
Vyvanse should be taken in the morning. Afternoon doses should be avoided
because of the potential for insomnia.
Vyvanse may be taken with or without food.
Vyvanse capsules may be taken whole, or the capsule may be opened and the entire
contents dissolved in a glass of water. The solution should be consumed immediately
and should not be stored. The dose of a single capsule should not be divided. The
contents of the entire capsule should be taken, and patients should not take anything
less than one capsule per day.
Where possible, drug administration should be interrupted occasionally to determine if
there is a recurrence of behavioral symptoms sufficient to require continued treatment"
I hope this helps some and please do contact your doctor on this to be safe.
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Thanks for the info. I have been taking it for a couple of months and currently taking 50mg. I really like it, but my only problem is irriatbility and the desire to "crash" around 5pm. My day begins at 4:30am and I have tried putting off taking it until 8:00am to avoid this, but I don't like waiting four hours into my day before taking it. I was thinking that maybe I could take 30 or 40mg in the morning and another 20mg around 1:00pm to at least help me through the evening. I am usually up until 10:00pm for various reasons, but it becomes very tough sometimes. I will call my Dr. tomorrow and ask her about it.
Thank you again