Hey everyone...I work in a pharmacy and saw that we now have Vyvanse...so it's out and ready to get if you have a prescription. I was wondering if a Vyvanse drug subcategory was going to be made...

eric

Emo-
Just out of curiousity, about how much does a 30 day prescription for Vyvanse cost (without insurance)?

Emo-
Just out of curiousity, about how much does a 30 day prescription for Vyvanse cost (without insurance)?


Well...I just saw this price sheet and it was the same as Adderall XR. It said though that the prices may not reflect the selling price. It said they are $4.27 per pill. I think that Shire (the manufacturer) plans to switch people from Adderall XR to Vyvanse before the Adderall XR patent runs out...which means they would keep all that business.

On the Vyvanse website it says you can get a Free 30-day trial of it...I tried to get the voucher but there seems to be a problem...maybe a glitch...

I'd check out the website for the Free trial and see what you think.....

eric

Well yeah, I knew about the free trial. I was just curious about how much the brand new drugs were going for these days.

It would be kinda pointless for me to get the free trial. Even if I liked it, I can't afford to continue it. So what's the point? lol.

I really liked Adderall XR. It was the first drug I ever tried and it's still what I prefer now. However, since I can't afford it, I'm just on regular Adderall IR. It's much much cheaper!!! :)

Yeah, wtf. Vyvanse sub-forum plz.

Yeah man...a Vyvanse sub-forum is what i'm waiting for...

why not just start some threads in the general ADD med section and if there's enough interest I'm sure the ADD Forums staff will create a new forum for it.

why not just start some threads in the general ADD med section and if there's enough interest I'm sure the ADD Forums staff will create a new forum for it.

There's obviously more than enough interest for it to warrant a sub-forum. It's hellishly annoying that one hasn't been made already. And it would probably create even more discussion for Vyvanse if there were. The fact that people's doctors are gonna soon be pushing this stuff - and in many cases, they already are - makes it's urgently critical that information about this drug gets circulated so people will know what they're getting into and can make a more aware/informed decision about whether they should take it or not.

Maybe because it hasn't been approved for adult ADD/ADHD.

There's obviously more than enough interest for it to warrant a sub-forum. It's hellishly annoying that one hasn't been made already. And it would probably create even more discussion for Vyvanse if there were. The fact that people's doctors are gonna soon be pushing this stuff - and in many cases, they already are - makes it's urgently critical that information about this drug gets circulated so people will know what they're getting into and can make a more aware/informed decision about whether they should take it or not.I understand how you feel, but please do not assume that no action on this issue yet implies that it is being ignored man. When I first came here there was no subform for Desoxyn, and I was frustrated that it did not spring up just because I asked for a Desoxyn subforum. In time I have learned to see that with a site this large there is much more technical work involved in making changes on that level than I was initially aware of.

Anyhoot, just wanted to let you know that I think it's a good idea, and to tell you that the admins are aware of your request/suggestion. Please know that the admins all have busy lives outside of their roles as admins here, and some live in different locations with different times zones, etc. Just try and be patient for now brother. ;)

...that with a site this large there is much more technical work involved in making changes on that level...
The technical work of about a few mouse clicks. ;)

Anyway, I bring back my point that Vyvanse has only been approved for children, and I beleive the earliest it may be available for adults won't be for at least another 6 months++. So in the mean time, there's no rush to create a sub-forum.

I bet many insurance companies aren't covering it yet either. I still don't see the urgency for creating a sub-forum. It can still be discussed just as easy. Plus most of the active people here use the new post link to read thread so as long as you give the thread a descriptive title you should be all set.

Do those of you who want a sub form have stock in the company that makes Vyvanse of something?

It's not a question or matter of "it has not been approved for adults yet, so there is no need for a sub-forum yet". Whether it's for kids or adults doesn't make any difference...what about parents of kids that are taking it?? Vyvanse IS in pharmacies already...just like I said before...I work in a pharmacy and saw the records of how much Vyvanse we have in the CII cabinet.

I don't mean to hound anyone or try to make things difficult, but since Vyvanse is a newly approved treatment for ADHD, I think that, regardless of who it was approved for or what issues are happening with the insurance companies, a sub-forum should be made for this drug.

thanks,

eric

Do those of you who want a sub form have stock in the company that makes Vyvanse of something?I remember about a year ago or so you asking me if I owned stock in the company that makes Desoxyn because of my desire to see it get a subforum. To answer your question, No, I do not own, or work for the company that makes Desoxyn, or Vyvanse for that matter.

The reason I agree that it's a good idea to include a Vyvance subforum is because Vyvance is an FDA approved drug for the treatment of ADHD.

My feeling last year concerning the Desoxyn subforum is the same feeling I have now as to why Vyvanse deserves its own subforum, and I felt/feel that a site claiming to be "The Ultimate World Online Resource Center For ADHD" should include each of the FDA approved drugs for ADHD.

I later learned that I was wrong to assume that I was being ignored because there was no action taken immediately when asking for a Desoxyn subforum. Turns out that the admins had been working on the issue already. They are usually well ahead of the curve.

Anyhoot, just wanted to say that I do not own any stock in Vyvanse or work there or anything like that.

"hmm...where's Vyvanse, guys"?

it's been in pharmacies since like 7/9/2007 if i remember right....that's 11 days ago.

this is an ADHD Forum(s) website...and medication is an enormous part of most of our lives. please add the subforum.

this is an ADHD Forum(s) website...and medication is an enormous part of most of our lives. please add the subforum.

Yeah, it is completely senseless to be waiting around like this. It only takes about 10 seconds to add, next to no effort, and interrupts nothing (I've administrated forums before, I know exactly how it works). And there is obviously more than enough justification for it to exist. A subforum should have existed even before it's official release, considering how big this thing is likely going to be. Even adderallxr.com is now a giant billboard for Vyvanse lol.

I will refer you all to a post super moderator EYEFORGOT made regarding adding a sub-forum:


Let's see how much use a thread about it gets. Frequent discussion is a key factor in helping to determine if another subforum is warranted.
Other than this thread requesting the sub-forum there are only 3-4 other threads regarding Vyvanse.
Therefore, frequent discussion (not just requesting the sub-forum - but actual discussions about the medication) is needed to determine if the sub-forum is warranted.

So, if you are interested in this med - then post threads, in general med discussion, that contain information and discussion about Vyvanse (the medication - NOT sub-forum).

The idea that there hasn't been much discussion of Vyvanse on this forum and that it's the reason for not already having a sub-forum doesn't make sense to me at all....Look at the other medications that have their own subforum - like Clonidine, Cylert, and Tofranil/Nopramine. Clonidine is third to last in number of posts with 12. Cylert has 7. Last, and ALSO least - Tofranil/Nopramine has a whopping 3 posts. With that simple observation, that statement is irrelevant.

The simple fact that Vyvanse is a new medication approved for the treatment of ADHD is more than enough to warrant its place on the board.
Just another thought......Clonidine is a high blood pressure medication(antihypertensive), and Tofranil is a tricyclic antidepressant...but Vyvanse is a drug approved for the treatment of ADHD and still without a subforum??


Is there something I'm missing? Like, ANY good reason why there isn't a subforum yet?

Does anyone NOT think that Vyvanse should have its own subforum? Does anyone even agree with me and the few others that have responded?


Don't get me wrong, this Forum is a great place for anyone wanting to learn or talk about ADHD and other related matters. The site has helped me enormously with the ADHD-education process - not only by making it easier, but by sparking other areas of interest. Please continue to be an awesome site and add Vyvanse...it's not asking much.

thanks

Other medications have also had their request for a subforum. desoxyn, i believe was one, it took time and a long thread, regularly visited.

We have heard you. Thank you for your suggestions, we are taking them under consideration.

Enjoy your med discussion.

I dont see why Vyvanse needs its own category seperate from dexadrine when its just d-amp.

Weird, why is that bolded...

Great so far.. lasts a long time.... better than Adderall IR and extended release.

Great so far.. lasts a long time.... better than Adderall IR and extended release.If I were you and in support of a new subforum? I would make sure to start a thread regarding your experiences with Vyvanse, since the amount of discussions on a medication is very important for staff to consider when making decisions.

snarky...

the progress about this medication is being discussed here:
http://www.addforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40898&page=3

Or it would be fine to start your own thread about it. That way the results of the med don't get mixed up with the discussion about a subforum.

Ok. Let's keep the "subforum" issue under one thread here. One is plenty. Easy to review. Ok?