r/adhdwomen • u/annamonapia • 2d ago
Medication & Side Effects Is your adhd better with completely quitting alcohol?
I’m 40 days alcohol free. I feel a ton ton ton better. My adhd is better. I am still starting vyvanse today to try to help myself through the daily adhd struggles. Anyone having similar time? Thoughts ? Any tips on vyvanse ? Any thoughts on alcohol free?
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u/Tyty__90 1d ago
Vyvanse specifically has made me crave alcohol less. It's strange. I also don't really enjoy drinking when I'm on it.
I used Vyvanse in the past but due to some insurance issues, I went back to Adderall (generic). After starting to experience horrible mood swings after crashing on Adderall, I was able to switch to generic Vyvanse and I've noticed a huge difference in my mood and my interest in alcohol. I've looked for similar experiences online or if it's a common side effect and haven't found much.
I wouldn't say I had a horrible relationship with alcohol before Vyvanse, although I did drink too much in my 20s (I'm in my mid 30s now). But I would always crave a cocktail when making dinner and I would have to be very conscious of not over indulging when I was drinking socially.
Now I don't crave alcohol that much and I don't particularly like drinking. I can't tell if this is an age thing or Vyvanse but it was something I definitely noticed when I made the change.
Edit to add: congrats on 40 days!!!