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Is It Ok To Take 200 Mgs Of Vyvanse For ADD And Depression?
I am 23 years old I weigh 147lbs and am 5'7" I have ADD and mild short term depression for which I am prescribed lexapro 30mg and vyvanse. I feel my tolerance going up so I took 120mg and feel fine. Im wondering if it is ok to take 200 mgs of vyvanse?
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
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It would be best not to adjust your medications on your own. This should be done in conjunction with your doctor.
You should consider contacting him or her to find out if the increased dose is warranted.
I hope this helps
It would be best not to adjust your medications on your own. This should be done in conjunction with your doctor.
You should consider contacting him or her to find out if the increased dose is warranted.
I hope this helps
I find this answer helpful
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Maximum recommended dose of vyvanse is 70 mg per day. You are taking 120 mg per day, it is already above the maximum dose. If you take 200 mg per day, in that chances of side effects like cardiac arrhythmia, increase in blood pressure, psychotic or manic symptoms will be high. Better to decrease the dose rather than increase.
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Thanks for using healthcare magic
Maximum recommended dose of vyvanse is 70 mg per day. You are taking 120 mg per day, it is already above the maximum dose. If you take 200 mg per day, in that chances of side effects like cardiac arrhythmia, increase in blood pressure, psychotic or manic symptoms will be high. Better to decrease the dose rather than increase.
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