Suggest Treatment For Loss Of Concentration Even After Vyvanse Intake

Posted on Fri, 20 Jun 2014

Question: My 16 yo son is on vyvanse 60 mg but it wears off by 3 or 4. Absolutely loses focus - scared for him to be driving. Should we consider a booster? Type?

Answered by Dr. Kaushik K Murthy (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Age group 6yrs to 12 yrs.

Detailed Answer:
Hi thanks for writing to us.

Basically the drug prescribed for ADHD- attention deficit hyperactivity, is for the age group of 6 yrs to 12 yrs, i think may be due to his age the drug is insufficient.

You cannot consider to increase the dose also , as the XXXXXXX dose allowed is 70mg per day.

He should nt be driving in these conditions as he poses threat to self and others.

So kindly revisit your psychiatrist and consider change over of the drug.

Let the doctor know if your son is on any other medications as the drugs may interact in this category.

Cannot prescribe the drug online , need to be thoroughly examined by a doctor before hand .

Thank you, regards.

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