Stimulants taking a break from vyvance to reduce tolerance

[Wolffangblackfoot]

Hello everyone, I have been on and off vyvance for about 2 years now, currently perscriped 50mg but going up to 70. I'm prescribed for adhd as well as motivation and depression.

Like everyone knows, amphetamine tolerance is a bitch. I really do miss that euphoric feeling I used to get, so I plan on taking a break from the med to reduce my tolerance a bit.

My first question is, how long of a break will it take to significantly reduce my tolerance? I know there is no set awnser, but I just want a ballpark estimate. If it matters, im a 19 year old male at 115 lbs 5' 7.

Secondly, what suppliments should I take while abstaining to help? Ive been taking a tri-magnesium suppliment, but I also have some L-tyrosine pills that I have not yet taken.

Lastly, is there any other stimulant pills I can take while on my break to keep me active and motivated while I'm not taking the amphetamine? I have 200mg caffine tabs, but I'm trying to find something else. I was looking into Jumstart herbal pills, but they seem to be quiet expensive. I know I wont get the same feeling from any non-perscribed stimulant, but I just wan't something so I don't lay around depressed all day doing nothing.

thanks in advance everyone!

 

[Mr-Tambourine-Man]

Switch to Ritalin or Focalin (my preference) for one month. During this time take 5ml of Delsym a day (extended release DXM. Magnesium is the preffered route but it takes quite a bit longer to have an effect on tolerance and it can be difficult to get the right stuff as most available magnesium has a low bioavailability and is kinda useless. When you get back on Vyvanse continue taking the Delsym and ask about adding an IR booster. This is what I have done and have experienced no tolerance to the beneficial effects.

 

[LogicSoDeveloped]

I was on vyvanse for about 6 months a couple years ago. It took me about 2 weeks to really feel like it was out of my system. I was on 30mg then 50mg a day.

 

[Wolffangblackfoot]

What about taking nyquil on a daily biases? I'm not getting my ambien CR script until about a month cause the doc wanted to try me on remeron first (was on trazadone)

To be honest, I really don't want to try another anti-depressant that's off prescribed as a sleep aid because of its sedating antihistamine properties, so as of late I've been taking 2 capfulls of nyquil to sleep (40ml a night, so 40mg dxm).

That being said, I do take 30mg of lexapro every morning. I know dxm + SSRI's is a no go, but I remember when I used to robotrip a year or so ago while on lexapro and didn't really have any signs of serotonin syndrome. Of course It's still dangerous, and I don't even intend to use dxm like that ever again, but 40ml of nyquil every night or so seems to help me sleep.

EDIT: oh, and my doc also bumped me up to 70mg vyvance. Well, 1 40mg and 1 30mg a day. I thought it was kinda wierd using a 30mg vyv as a booster dose considering it's extended release, but chances are when I start back on the meds I'll just empty both pills in a water bottle anyways.

 

[vvViolet]

NyQuil also contains Doxylamine, an anti-histamine with, arguably, a more sedating/hypnotic effect than that of Diphenhydramine (Benedryl). i'm a big fan of Doxylamine and find it to be a great sleep aid. IMO, there's a good chance that it's the Doxylamine that's knocking you out and not the DXM (or perhaps a synergistic effect; i've never taken both together though).

 

[Wolffangblackfoot]

To be honest after taking nyquil and melatonin last night I had the best sleep for a long time, probably going to continue doing that until I get the ambien.

As far as l tyrosine is concerned though, I have Vitamin World brand 500mg "free form" capsules. I don't know very much about the dosing and when to take it though. I'm currently still taking my 50mg vyvance a day, and usually 2 or so hours before I take a multivitamin and a tri magnesium supplement, and eat breakfast (cereal or whey protein).

I hear that l tyrosine should ALWAYS be taken on an empty stomach, and any more than 1500mg is just a waste. I was thinking that it would be best to take it an hour after I take the vyvance, and maybe one at night? I don't think it interferes with sleep.

Sorry for asking so much, I'm just trying to make the most out of my prescription without having to always go up in dose

 

[Captain.Heroin]

My first question is, how long of a break will it take to significantly reduce my tolerance? I know there is no set awnser, but I just want a ballpark estimate. If it matters, im a 19 year old male at 115 lbs 5' 7.

I don't think age, weight, or height has much to do with how long of a break you should take.

For myself, I have been taking dexedrine IR for several months now, and I only have to take a day off before the full effects return.

I have taken up to 30mg to 60mg at the most in a day, when normally 10mg to 20mg is as much as I really need (so my tolerance doesn't grow much).