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Should Vyvanse Be Discontinued Before Surgery?
Question: I have a minor surgery on Aug 21st. How many days before surgery should I stop vyvanse? I got 2 responses: 2 weeks and 1 week
I have to work next week and am just seeing if I need to taper off before cold turkey
Im on lowest dose and have only been on it for 3 months
I have to work next week and am just seeing if I need to taper off before cold turkey
Im on lowest dose and have only been on it for 3 months
Brief Answer:
no weaning required
Detailed Answer:
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You are currently on vyvanse and scheduled for surgery. They vyvanse is for ADHD and is usually a stimulant medication. You can take the vyvanse up to the day before surgery and can start it back as soon as you return to work, There is no real need to wean since this is a stimulant and there should be no withdrawal issues. If you have missed pills before you notice you dont have withdrawal problems. you may have concentration problems but no physical withdrawal issues
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no weaning required
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care question
You are currently on vyvanse and scheduled for surgery. They vyvanse is for ADHD and is usually a stimulant medication. You can take the vyvanse up to the day before surgery and can start it back as soon as you return to work, There is no real need to wean since this is a stimulant and there should be no withdrawal issues. If you have missed pills before you notice you dont have withdrawal problems. you may have concentration problems but no physical withdrawal issues
I hope I answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your health care concerns
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