{"id":627741,"date":"2024-04-24T09:30:54","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T13:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=627741"},"modified":"2025-12-23T14:56:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T19:56:18","slug":"what-happens-when-vyvanse-dose-is-low","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/what-happens-when-vyvanse-dose-is-low\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens when your Vyvanse dose is too low?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vyvanse<\/span><\/a> (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) is a stimulant medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and <\/span>binge eating disorder (BED)<\/span><\/a>. Like other well-known ADHD medications\u2014such as Adderall, Ritalin, and Concerta\u2014it works by increasing the levels of certain neurotransmitters, including <\/span>dopamine<\/span> and norepinephrine, to help alleviate symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen people with ADHD have the right dose of the right medicine, it can be dramatic,\u201d says <\/span>Joel Salinas, MD<\/span>, chief medical officer at <\/span>Isaac Health<\/span> and clinical assistant professor of neurology at <\/span>NYU Langone Health<\/span>. \u201cWhen people are on the right dose, it\u2019s very apparent. They feel like themselves again and can meet their goals for the day.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Yet, like any medication, finding the right dose requires working closely with your healthcare provider and seeking medical advice if your symptoms aren\u2019t alleviated or if you\u2019re experiencing side effects, as this could mean your dose is too high. If your dose of Vyvanse is too low, you won\u2019t experience the medication’s benefits. Here\u2019s what you need to know to help figure out if you need to adjust your dosage of Vyvanse.<\/span><\/p>\n

Signs your Vyvanse dose is too low<\/span><\/h2>\n

When you\u2019re on a very low dose, you might get little to no relief from your symptoms.\u00a0 \u201cIf you only feel 40% better, it\u2019s probably not enough,\u201d says Sasha Hamdani<\/a>, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist in Leawood, Kansas. <\/span>With ADHD, too low a dose of Vyvanse could mean trouble focusing, limited attention span, or a lack of impulse control.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe usually prescribe a starting dose of 30 mg in the morning, and you titrate up to higher doses slowly by 10 mg on a weekly basis,\u201d says Dr. Salinas<\/a>. The target is between 30 mg and the maximum dose of 70 mg per day. Where someone ends up depends on their response, the current life circumstances of a patient, and treatment goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

If your Vyvanse dose needs to be increased, you\u2019ll know it,\u00a0 says Dr. Hamdani. \u201cOne real-world example of a sign is dirty dishes piling up in the sink. You run out of dishes, so you get takeout. Then you don\u2019t clean that up. You keep walking past the mess, filled with shame and anxiety. You\u2019re overwhelmed.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

According to Drs. Hamdani and Salinas, key signs your dose is too low may include:<\/span><\/p>\n