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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Lightheadedness?

Hello, I am a 29yo white male. Ht 6 ft, Wt 205. I am currently a senior nursing student. I have been taking Vyvanse 50mg for 7-8 months to treat symptoms of ADD, specifically inattentiveness. The medication works wonderfully as I have never been able to focus as well as I do now while on medication. However, in the past couple of months I have noticed myself getting frequently lightheaded, especially when moving from a sitting to standing position too quickly. I drink plenty of fluids throughout the day and stay pretty well hydrated. Also, I am very active with running and playing soccer, and I have noticed myself feeling out of breath more often than in the past, usually after a short sprint, and often accompanied with the same lightheaded feeling I get when I stand too quickly. My heart rate is good, usually about 60-70 at rest. And my BP is usually in the 110/70 range. Any ideas on what might be causing the shortness of breath and lightheaded?
Fri, 3 Jul 2015
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thanks for asking your query
I completely understand your problem
Common side effects of vyvanse include anorexia, breathlessness , anxiety, decreased appetite, diarrhea, dizziness, insomnia, nausea, abdominal pain, increased heart rate, constipation, and jittery feeling. you can consult your treating physician to decrease the dose of vyvanse.
rest all seems to be alright
thanks/regards
feel free to ask more queries
may god bless you with good health

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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Lightheadedness?

thanks for asking your query I completely understand your problem Common side effects of vyvanse include anorexia, breathlessness , anxiety, decreased appetite, diarrhea, dizziness, insomnia, nausea, abdominal pain, increased heart rate, constipation, and jittery feeling. you can consult your treating physician to decrease the dose of vyvanse. rest all seems to be alright thanks/regards feel free to ask more queries may god bless you with good health