I do not have direct experience with the two drugs you mentioned, but I have taken medication for ADD and related disorders.

It seems to me that you are making the right decision at this time. You've weighed the benefits and drawbacks of switching medications, and have decided that trying something new is worth it.

Purely for the economic reasons you are making a good decision. Saving an estimated $50 a month that you don't have to pay extra for the Adderall will save you a lot of money. If the Vyvanse works as well or better than the Adderall, then this is a win-win for you.

I do personally believe that new drugs can work better than older drugs. Especially for some people. Everyone's body chemistry is different. Me, I absolutely cannot take stimulant drugs for my ADD due to side effects, even if they are super-good and super-safe at controlling symptoms for most people.

There is a ton of research that is done on new drugs, and a lengthy FDA approval process. Scientists can and do benefit from all the research that was done on the older drugs and build on that. So it's not *just* hype.

Then again, the drug company needs to have a new drug in order to keep making money, because its patent on Adderall is running out soon. The company is also looking out for their bottom line and trying to give incentives for people to try their new drug.

Both things can be true at the same time; they are not mutually exclusive.

The final thing is, if you're not getting good results on Vyvanse, then you can always switch back to adderall, which you know works for you, fairly easily. And, by that time, there may be a cheaper generic version of it available, where you are saving even more money.

Good luck wit the switch, and I hope you hear from someone who does have experience with both of these drugs so they can give you more direct information about Adderall and Vyvanse specifically.
Source(s):
Personal experience with ADD and related disorders.

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