How Long Does Vyvanse Last?

How Long Does Vyvanse Stay in Your System?

Vyvanse is metabolized in the blood to its active form dextroamphetamine.¹ The time a drug stays in your system depends on its half-life. Half-life is the time it takes for half of the drug’s concentration to be reduced. Also, it takes about five half-lives for a drug to be fully eliminated from the body.

the 1/2 life is 8-10 hrs for children, 10-11 hours for adults, and it is dosed 1 time per day in the morning for children and adults so it will have intended action during the day and won’t interfere with sleep. Also, stimulants may show up on drug tests for employment, so if you take this medication you may need to be aware of this. Employers and schools may ask for proof that you are prescribed this medication.

How Long Does Vyvanse Stay In Your Urine?

Vyvanse can be detected in the urine for five days.¹ Out of urine, blood, hair, and saliva tests, the detection window for a urine test is the 2nd longest and is the only federally mandated drug test.²

How Long Does Vyvanse Stay in Your Blood?

Vyvanse can be detected in blood for up to two and a half days. This is due to Vyvanse being converted to dextroamphetamine in the blood, with a half-life of about 12 hours.¹ The detection window for a blood test has a median length of time, similar to saliva testing. The advantages are that results are available almost immediately and can be confirmed.

Vyvanse in Your Hair

Vyvanse can be detected in the hair for 90 days.³ The advantage is that hair testing has by far the longest window of detection. Disadvantages include that it can be costly and take a while to receive results.

Vyvanse in Your Saliva

Saliva drug tests can detect drugs taken within the past 2 days.⁴ Also, saliva tests have a median amount of time for detection. They have the advantage of being supervised while taking the test to ensure it wasn’t tampered with.

Factors That Affect How Long Vyvanse Stays in the Body

Factors that affect how long Vyvanse stays in someone’s body include the dosage, how long you’ve been on the medication, and if you take other substances. Other factors include your age, food intake, your amount of body fat and fitness level, and if you have kidney impairment.¹ Some factors can be controlled while others cannot.

Factors affecting how long Vyvanse stays in your body include:

• Dosage and how often you take it: If you take a higher Vyvanse dose for longer periods, it may last longer. Low to moderate doses include 20 mg, 30 mg, and 40 mg, while higher doses include 50 mg, 60 mg, and 70 mg.
• The presence of other substances in your body: Other substances like medications and alcohol can increase the time Vyvanse stays in your system. It is not safe to take Vyvanse with alcohol or medications that can interact with it.
• Age: Children may eliminate Vyvanse faster than adults.
• Kidney impairment: If you take Vyvanse and have kidney impairment, your dose could have a larger impact and stay in your body longer.
• Food intake: If you take Vyvanse with food, the effects may or may not increase its duration, depending on the dosage form you take.
• The dosage forms you take: If you take the chewable tablet, Vyvanse will be readily absorbed. The capsules may take a little longer to absorb.

How to Increase Vyvanse Effectiveness

The recommended treatment for mental health, including ADHD, is therapy with medication. You can enhance these outcomes by incorporating healthy and natural lifestyle habits. Some habits include a healthy diet and exercise, finding the right dose of Vyvanse, and pursuing your hobbies regularly. You shouldn’t rely on just the positive effects of taking stimulants. It is also important to know what your goals are so you can make an attainable plan.

Some ways to improve ADHD symptom management while taking Vyvanse include:

• Find the right Vyvanse dose: Finding the right dose can help improve your memory, thought processing, and focus.
• Exercising: The mental health benefits of exercise are great for your overall health and ADHD. Exercise can help ADHD symptoms by improving memory, helping with focus, and relieving pent-up energy.
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): Another strategy may be CBT for ADHD, which may be beneficial for managing symptoms by helping you become aware of your thoughts. It can also help you form a plan for relieving those symptoms naturally.
• Dialectical behavioral therapy: Another way to relieve your symptoms naturally is DBT. It can help you manage and form a plan for the emotions you feel when having symptoms.
• Eating healthy: A healthy diet provides the nutrition your mind and body need. It can also help sustain energy.
• Pursuing hobbies regularly: Hobbies can also help relieve pent-up energy and are a natural way to increase dopamine in the brain.
• Interacting socially: Relationships can be impacted by ADHD and create school and work barriers. Socializing can help overcome these by practicing focusing in conversation.
• Yoga: Besides many other health benefits, yoga can help ADHD. It uses the mind-body connection to result in regulated attention and emotions.

When to Seek Professional Help

You should seek professional help for ADHD when the symptoms impair your quality of life, such as your functioning at work or in relationships. It is also important to learn how to find a therapist that fits your needs. Also, finding an online psychiatry service may be helpful, especially if attending in-person appointments is challenging.

Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Team About How Long Vyvanse Lasts

If you want to know how long Vyvanse stays in your system, you may ask your doctor, psychiatrist, or therapist. You can also ask them how to enhance its action or duration safely. If you are concerned about drug testing, ask them if they would provide you with a doctor’s note or if proof of prescription is enough.

Questions to ask your care team about Vyvanse alternatives include:

1. Is it safe to take ADHD medication with my other medications?
2. Am I at risk for side effects from ADHD medications or supplements if I am already taking other medications, such as antidepressants or anxiety medications?
3. What ADHD medications should I consider for fewer side effects?
4. Will my ADHD symptoms get better without medication?
5. How can I naturally reduce my ADHD symptoms?
6. What side effects can I expect with Vyvanse?
7. Will these side effects go away over time?
8. How can I prevent experiencing side effects?
9. What supplements are available for ADHD?
10. What other medications for ADHD are available?
11. When should I consider other options for ADHD?
12. How long do I need to take ADHD medication for?
13. When should I reach out if I’m having side effects?
14. Can ADHD supplements cause side effects?

In My Experience

In my experience, patients successfully manage their ADHD symptoms with Vyvanse. It’s important to talk to your doctor about this topic and follow their guidance because Vyvanse can have dangerous side effects and drug interactions.