Vyvanse, the brand name for lisdexamfetamine LDX , can be habit-forming when a person takes a larger-than-recommended dose, if it is taken more frequently than prescribed or if it is taken in a different manner other than specified. Snorting Vyvanse can be dangerous, even for individuals who take the medication for a legitimate medical purpose.
Some people believe that Vyvanse is like other ADHD medications and can be abused to produce a sense of euphoria, help with studying, improve concentration and increase energy. Research has shown that extended abuse of drugs, such as Vyvanse, can cause the deterioration of specific brain cells thought to be related to memory and thought processing. Call now to talk with a treatment specialist about your recovery options.
Vyvanse is a prodrug stimulant, which means that it will remain inactive in the human body until it is metabolized and broken down so that it can interact with the receptors in the central nervous system. Once enzymes released by the digestive tract chemically modify Vyvanse, it is converted to dextroamphetamine a highly potent stimulant and l-lysine a naturally occurring amino acid and released into the bloodstream.
Because Vyvanse must be chemically altered to have any effect, it has a delayed onset of effects compared to other stimulants, making its abuse potential considerably lower. However, some individuals may still try to abuse Vyvanse by crushing the pill and mixing it into a solution with water or other liquids to snort or inject it. One study found that individuals who administered Vyvanse intranasally experienced the effects of the drug at the same rate as oral consumption.
Vyvanse consumption can cause many different side effects which tend to increase in number and severity the longer the drug is abused. Side effects of Vyvanse abuse can include:. In more severe cases of Vyvanse abuse, individuals may also experience side effects such as:.
When someone insufflates snorts Vyvanse, they increase the risk of these side effects. In addition to the effects of the drug, snorting Vyvanse powder through the nose can cause significant damage to the lining of the nostrils mucous membrane and the nasal passageways. Continued snorting may lead to loss of sense of smell and deterioration of the roof of the mouth soft palate. Abusing Vyvanse in any way, including snorting the drug, can lead to overdose. Vyvanse overdose is just as likely to occur whether someone has abused the drug once or several times.
If a person snorts the drug believing that they will feel its effects more quickly, but then experiences the delayed onset because it was not broken into its active chemical components, they may take more of the drug. This quality slows down the action of the medicine making it take longer before it begins to work compared to other adhd medications.
However, it is very effective in the treatment of adhd and binge-eating disorder. The higher Vyvanse doses can cause heart problems , so caution must be exercised in taking them. There are other alternatives to lisdexamfetamine that have lower dosages but talk to a physician before use. The side effects of Lisdexamfetamine range from mild to serious which includes heart attack.
So patients are advised to seek medical help anytime they have chest problems after taking the medicine. Addicts can also seek help from a recognized rehab center to help with withdrawal symptoms.
Depending on certain factors, a physician can administer Vyvanse dosage by weight of the user. For instance, if a patient is experiencing low weight, the physician may recommend a low dose or stop administering the drug entirely. This is because Lisdexamfetamine can affect the weight of users, so administering Vyvanse dosage by weight of a patient is just a cautious step.
Chewable tablet pills are also commonly available. In general, lisdexamfetamine chewable tablets are only used with children and those who struggle to swallow pills.
The chewable pills are flavored so that the taste is not off-putting. All strengths of the tablets are white. However, their shape changes based on strength. All the chewable tablets will have the imprint of S on one side and the strength on the other. They are as follows:. The chewable tablets are made quickly absorbed into the gastrointestinal tract. However, they hold no significant advantage over other forms of lisdexamfetamine. These tablets enter the body through the gastrointestinal tract and are released as dextroamphetamine.
The tablets come in many shapes and dosages, each with its own strength. Be sure to consult a medical doctor before using any Vyvanse pill. Also, strictly follow the directions given by the doctor or the information on the box. This is to avoid abuse or addiction to the medication. The Vyvanse dosage may increase or decrease periodically depending on the disorder and help manage the side effects. Also, people who have underlying conditions like kidney problems may have their Vyvanse dosage lowered to avoid complications.
It is therefore important to inform the doctor of any other health problems before using any of the Vyvanse doses. Can one inject any form of Vyvanse dosage? Injecting and taking Lisdexamfetamine IV are not approved methods of using the drug for treatment.
However, some drug users may attempt it by dissolving the medicine in water and then taking it intravenously. Ultimately, this offers no reward for the user and may only cause other problems down the line. Lisdexamfetamine pills are manufactured so that the medication is coated by the protein lysine.
This protein can only be removed by stomach acid, which means the only way to experience the effects is by swallowing it. Lisdexamfetamine chewable tablets can be crushed until they are in powdered form. In general, powdered forms of drugs are used for Vyvanse snorting , which is dangerous. It is not an approved method of consumption not only because it has risks, but because—as with injecting it—snorting and smoking the drug bypasses the gastrointestinal tract.
Snorting this drug can be a sign of addiction, so professional addiction treatment is required. However, the powdered form can be mixed with water and food and then consumed. As mentioned earlier, the Vyvanse drug is habit-forming, making it a candidate for abuse and addiction. Symptoms of abuse include paranoia, restlessness, chest pains, and increased heart rate. Grinding the medication into powder and injecting it, smoking, or snorting it is the wrong way to use the drug.
The best way is to just swallow a Vyvanse pill or a tablet. Lisdexamfetamine side effects can be dangerous, and when the medication is abused, the risk is even greater , as it may cause tolerance and withdrawal.
In many cases, those abusing the drug combine it with other substances, leading to an overdose. Seek assistance from a reputable rehabilitation center if there is a suspicion that someone is abusing lisdexamfetamine. Isaak Stotts is an in-house medical writer in AddictionResource. After graduation, he became a substance abuse counselor, providing individual, group, and family counseling for those who strive to achieve and maintain sobriety and recovery goals.
He has a particular interest in psychopharmacology, nutritional psychiatry, and alternative treatment options involving particular vitamins, dietary supplements, and administering auricular acupuncture. AddictionResource aims to present the most accurate, trustworthy, and up-to-date medical content to our readers.
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