{"id":49214,"date":"2022-02-19T19:31:29","date_gmt":"2022-02-20T00:31:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=49214"},"modified":"2025-09-18T17:20:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T21:20:30","slug":"vyvanse-withdrawal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/vyvanse-withdrawal\/","title":{"rendered":"Vyvanse crash vs. withdrawal. Symptoms, safety, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"what-is-a-vyvanse-crash\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a Vyvanse crash?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/vyvanse\">Vyvanse<\/a> crash describes a constellation of symptoms that can occur when Vyvanse is not taken as prescribed, and the medication starts to wear off. Also known as Vyvanse \u201ccomedown,\u201d this crash includes feelings of anxiety, irritability, tiredness, mood swings, and a return of ADHD symptoms (such as trouble concentrating). The active metabolite of Vyvanse stays in your system for about two to three days after a dose. However, more than half the dose will be out of your system after about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.2165%2F0044011-200828120-00002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11 hours<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Vyvanse is routinely taken in the morning to help with attention during daytime tasks. A crash or rebound effect usually occurs in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1177\/1087054712474685\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">afternoon or evening<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when the drug levels are dwindling. It can also happen when a dose is missed. Crashes like this are not unique to Vyvanse\u2014they occur with many prescription stimulant drugs such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/adderall\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adderall<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ritalin\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ritalin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/focalin\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focalin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, etc. Crashes can occur in patients taking short-acting or long-acting stimulants for ADHD.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"vyvanse-crash-vs-vyvanse-withdrawal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vyvanse crash vs. Vyvanse withdrawal<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Vyvanse crash is not the same as a Vyvanse withdrawal. While both are caused by low levels or absence of Vyvanse, they differ in their timing and symptoms. Withdrawal occurs when a patient stops taking Vyvanse, with symptoms developing around 36 hours after the last dose. A crash entails milder symptoms and is far more common. Crashes can occur despite consistent and proper use of Vyvanse. Crash symptoms are typically easier to manage than symptoms of withdrawal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"vyvanse-withdrawal-symptoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vyvanse withdrawal symptoms<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a longtime user of Vyvanse suddenly stops taking their medication, they may experience:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mood swings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shakiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty sleeping<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive sleeping<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cravings for Vyvanse<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anhedonia (decreased ability to feel pleasure)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inability to focus and concentrate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further information on Vyvanse withdrawal symptoms can be found at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/withdrawal.net\/vyvanse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">withdrawal.net<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a resource provided by the American Addiction Centers.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<div id=\"coupon-cta\" class=\"coupon-cta master-template\">\n\t\t\t<p id=\"headline\">Save up to 80% on Vyvanse with SingleCare<\/p>\n\t\t\t<p id=\"subheadline\">Different pharmacies offer different prices for the same medication. 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A healthcare provider may need to adjust a patient\u2019s medications before their ADHD medication is working optimally. Here are a few tips that can help patients avoid crashes in the meantime:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Take Vyvanse exactly as prescribed. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clarify any directions that are not clear with your doctor. Do not run out of pills. Do not discontinue this prescription without advice from your physician.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Take Vyvanse at the same time every morning.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This helps ensure consistent levels of Vyvanse in your body while helping you remember to take your dose every morning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inform your doctor if you are experiencing crash symptoms.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your healthcare provider may adjust your dosage or change your ADHD medication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tell your healthcare provider and pharmacist about all of your prescription medications.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Certain medications may contribute to a Vyvanse crash, such as depressants. Examples include alcohol, muscle relaxants, marijuana, and sedatives. Additionally, medications that make urine more acidic have been shown to reduce the effectiveness of Vyvanse. Your provider may adjust the scheduling of your doses or change medications as appropriate to minimize drug interactions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoid certain foods such as grapefruit juice, citrus fruits, and caffeinated drinks.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Foods that make urine more acidic can reduce the effectiveness of Vyvanse. Caffeine can contribute to a Vyvanse crash by causing similar rebound symptoms, such as fatigue or irritability, and can contribute to sleeping difficulties. Caffeine can also worsen anxiety or shakiness caused by a Vyvanse crash.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eat well and <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/benefits-of-drinking-water\/\"><b>stay hydrated<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is easy for patients on Vyvanse to become so focused on tasks that they forget to eat and drink regularly. Eating three healthy meals and drinking water daily can minimize crash symptoms such as low energy, shakiness, irritability, or brain fog.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-you-stop-taking-vyvanse\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What happens if you stop taking Vyvanse?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vyvanse withdrawal symptoms can occur in patients stopping Vyvanse abruptly. Symptoms are usually mild and can be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3036556\/pdf\/icns_8_1_47.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">minimized by gradually decreasing the stimulant dose<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before stopping therapy altogether. Patients on higher doses of Vyvanse (e.g., 70 mg) with a long duration of therapy are more likely to experience withdrawal symptoms if an appropriate wean is not performed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/vyvanse\/dosage\"><b>Vyvanse dosage, forms, and strengths<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients may want to discontinue Vyvanse for various reasons. They may find side effects of weight loss, dry mouth, or nausea intolerable or may simply desire to get off of ADHD medications. However, weaning a patient\u2019s dose before stopping is best.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central nervous system stimulants like Vyvanse cause physiological changes from increased dopamine. Over time, the brain adjusts to the feelings of reward, reinforcement, and motivation. The body counteracts these effects by decreasing its sensitivity to norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain. This is one reason patients experience drug tolerance or the need for higher and higher doses to sustain the same drug efficacy. Withdrawal occurs when the body stops receiving the stimuli to which it has become accustomed. By slowly weaning off Vyvanse, the body can make small adjustments while regaining its sensitivity to dopamine and norepinephrine. When normal sensitivity is achieved, natural levels of these neurotransmitters will be enough to cause their intended functions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not make abrupt changes to Vyvanse doses without first consulting a healthcare provider. Take Vyvanse consistently. Don\u2019t skip doses. Regular dosing ensures the greatest benefit and allows doctors to evaluate how well the current dose manages ADHD. In some cases, a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4956327\/pdf\/i1551-6776-21-3-192.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug holiday<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is suggested so a patient can temporarily stop taking Vyvanse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drug holidays may be done for a few reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a patient&#8217;s weight decreases, pediatric patients may come off Vyvanse to allow weight gain and then restart therapy or during summer break.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To evaluate the efficacy and assess the need for continued therapy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid certain drug interactions.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opioids, migraine meds, anti-nausea drugs, and antidepressants have the potential to cause <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/serotonin-syndrome-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serotonin syndrome<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when taken with Vyvanse.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/maois\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MAOIs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) are a rarely prescribed class of antidepressants that can cause dangerously high blood pressure if taken less than 14 days before a dose of Vyvanse.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/adhd-drug-holiday\/\"><b>Should your children take a summer break from ADHD medication?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"vyvanse-withdrawal-timeline\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vyvanse withdrawal timeline<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms of withdrawal routinely begin within 36 hours of the last dose, can last for several days or weeks, and are more common in patients who have been chronically on a high Vyvanse dose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients typically experience a noticeable drop in energy and mood as their first symptoms, which may be similar to symptoms of a Vyvanse crash. They may also experience a desire to eat more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This stage is followed by physical symptoms such as joint aches and muscle pain, with continued mental health effects like irritation or depression. During this time, many patients have trouble sleeping. While this is a common pattern, the withdrawal timeline may be different for any given patient.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<h2 id=\"heading-7\"><span class=\"title\">Vyvanse withdrawal timeline<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><b>Time Frame<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Symptoms<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 days<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sadness, extreme fatigue, drug cravings, insomnia<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-5 days<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression, anxiety, exhaustion, irritability, headaches, difficulty sleeping, drug cravings<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 weeks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression, anxiety, moodiness, increased appetite, difficulty concentrating<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 weeks+\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most symptoms should have subsided, but there could still be depression, difficulty concentrating and sleeping, and other lingering symptoms for high-dose or chronic Vyvanse users<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-safely-stop-taking-vyvanse\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to safely stop taking Vyvanse<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stopping Vyvanse should be done under the direction of a medical professional. An appropriate tapering schedule will be suggested Patients on higher doses of Vyvanse (e.g., 70 mg) with a long duration of therapy might require a gradual dose reduction before stopping therapy and should tell their healthcare provider of any ADHD or withdrawal symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"vyvanse-misuse\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vyvanse misuse<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recreational use, also called nonmedical use (NMU), refers to taking medications in any way other than prescribed. Studies show that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8664867\/pdf\/main.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7% to 8%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of US adults have lifetime nonmedical use of prescription stimulants, such as Vyvanse. It is estimated that up to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25575768\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17% of college students<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> abuse prescription stimulants, with the most common in the age range of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jaacap.org\/article\/S0890-8567(19)30470-8\/fulltext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18 to 25 years<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/preventing-teen-prescription-misuse\/\"><b>Preventing teen prescription misuse<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral misuse is the most prevalent form of nonmedical use of prescription stimulants, making up 52% to 95% of all cases. This includes possessing or using stimulants without a prescription, selling or giving prescription stimulants to others, using prescription stimulants for a non-therapeutic purpose, or orally ingesting prescription stimulants in ways other than prescribed (i.e., chewing capsules). The most common method of non-oral NMU is snorting (insufflation) followed by injection, which can cause excessive harm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vyvanse is different from other prescription stimulants, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/vyvanse-vs-adderall\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adderall (amphetamine-dextroamphetamine)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/vyvanse-vs-ritalin\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ritalin (methylphenidate),<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because it is inactive in its original form. Drugs that are inactive until they are metabolized are called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28676386\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prodrugs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which can have a lower potential for substance abuse disorders. Vyvanse is metabolized into the active drug <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/dextroamphetamine-sulfate\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dextroamphetamine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through a chemical process called hydrolysis. This is a rate-limiting step that is responsible for the delayed and sustained effect of Vyvanse. Therefore, crushing, chewing, snorting, or injecting Vyvanse does not cause euphoria or \u201cdrug-likeability,\u201d similar to other commonly abused medications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/vyvanse-vs-ritalin\/\">Vyvanse vs. Ritalin<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study comparing intranasal and oral administration of Vyvanse showed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21539403\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">similar effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study conducted among stimulant abusers showed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18635707\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no significant difference<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in \u201cdrug likability\u201d between injected Vyvanse and placebo. However, this does not mean that alternative administration methods are safe; snorting, injecting, or ingesting Vyvanse other than prescribed opens a greater possibility of an overdose, which can be fatal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite its abuse-deterrent properties, Vyvanse is categorized as a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/controlled-substances-act\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule II controlled substance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due to its potential for abuse and physical dependence. People can become addicted to Vyvanse when it is taken above the recommended dosage. Signs of abuse or a substance use disorder in a loved one taking Vyvanse include dilated pupils, sweating, reduced appetite, insomnia, shaking, hostility, and flushed skin. Signs of an overdose may include nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, muscle pain, tremors, hallucinations, confusion, panic, changes in blood pressure, aggression, rapid breathing, irregular heart rate, and loss of consciousness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For further information about Vyvanse abuse or addiction treatment options, consult your healthcare provider for detox programs, inpatient treatment centers, or outpatient treatment programs. You can also visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/americanaddictioncenters.org\/vyvanse-abuse\/risks-long-term-damage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Addiction Centers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019 article on the topic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Vyvanse crash? A Vyvanse crash describes a constellation of symptoms that can occur when Vyvanse is not taken as prescribed, and the medication starts to wear off. Also known as Vyvanse \u201ccomedown,\u201d this crash includes feelings of anxiety, irritability, tiredness, mood swings, and a return of ADHD symptoms (such as trouble concentrating). 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