Vyvanse is advertised to last 14 hours, but most parents tell me it does not last that long. If given prior to school, the effectiveness has often worn off by the time children begin homework.
Several clients reported symptoms of severe depression after taking Vyvanse, which included suicide ideation.
Most of the psychiatrists that I work with do not feel Vyvanse is better than Adderall. However, they often prescribe Vyvanse to teens because it can not be abused. Snorting Vyvanse will not result in a feeling of being high. Unfortunately, Adderall is sometimes abused by teens. They crush it and snort it to get high. My college clients who take Adderall have to keep it locked in a safe (to prevent theft).
