HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Vyvanse Dosage Be Continued To Cope With ADHD?

I have ADHD and am on Vyvanse to help with it. I start school tomorrow but was recently diagnosed with SVT. I don't have a doctors appointment for another week but I need my medicine to help with my concentration. I went to the ER Friday & was told to discontinue the Vyvanse, but I have to take it for school. Is it safe to take it until I get into the doctor?
Thu, 4 Dec 2014
Report Abuse
Psychiatrist,  's  Response
Hello thanks for asking from HCM

Vyvanse is amphetamine drug and it is a brain stimulant drug. The drug cause brain activation and help in improving concentration in patients of ADD and a lot of other disorders. The drug is known to increase heart rate and in some susceptible individuals it may potentiate cardiac toxicity. You have been diagnosed with SVT or supra ventricular tachycardia. It is a type of cardiac arrhythmia and as per my opinion taking vyvanse in this condition may worsen the situation.

In emergency room they have already advised to stop the medicine till you get yourself to doctor. So you should stop the medicine till you see your doctor.

Thanks, hope this helps you.

I find this answer helpful
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Can Vyvanse Dosage Be Continued To Cope With ADHD?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM Vyvanse is amphetamine drug and it is a brain stimulant drug. The drug cause brain activation and help in improving concentration in patients of ADD and a lot of other disorders. The drug is known to increase heart rate and in some susceptible individuals it may potentiate cardiac toxicity. You have been diagnosed with SVT or supra ventricular tachycardia. It is a type of cardiac arrhythmia and as per my opinion taking vyvanse in this condition may worsen the situation. In emergency room they have already advised to stop the medicine till you get yourself to doctor. So you should stop the medicine till you see your doctor. Thanks, hope this helps you.