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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DS is 11 and takes Vyvanse.  He has virtually no appetite during the day and the doctor said that is how you know the medicine is the correct dosage.  He does eat breakfast since the medicine hasn't kicked in yet.  He might eat a little bit from his lunch and dinner is hit or miss.  If he likes what we are having, he will eat some of it.  Many nights, he eats nothing for dinner.  I do let him eat a bowl of cereal before bed after the meds have worn off because the doctor suggested it.  He has taken Vyvanse for nearly 3 years now and the no appetite has remained constant.[/quote]

My doctor never said this.  My son has been taking Vyvanse for seven years.  Early on, he was not a big eater and he stopped eating completely while the medication was in his system.  So, he had a big breakfast and ate again at the end of the day.  The doctor did say that it is a commitment for the parents because you have to be willing to make food at odd hours.  Fast forward to teenage years.  The Vyvanse only sometimes has an effect on appetite.  He eats lunch some days at school, though he prefers to do other things.  As soon as he comes home from school, he eats what I would consider a meal.  He then eats two more meals before bed, but likely by the time he eats them, the medication has worn off.  [/quote]

OP here.  From my perspective, the benefits of the medicine need to outweigh (no pun intended) dealing with appetite issues.  So far there hasn't been any indication that the medicine is making a significant difference -- until today.  We increased the dose to 4 mg, and I think this is the dose for him.  Suddenly he wants to be supper efficient with his homework and get work done ahead of time.  It is like another person.  All I can say is WOW.  And he had a good lunch today, so maybe we will be ok.[/quote]

The benefits of the meds definitely outweigh the potential slowed weight gain.  Now my son isn't so impulsive and therefore isn't a frequent flier in the principal's office.  Now he won't say something before thinking so he won't get beat up.[/quote]

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