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I've been told by my provider that due to the worldwide shortage I have to try something else.

Currently on elvanse (vyvanse in the US). Opted to try Amfexa which is still dexamphetamine but not the "slow release" that lisdexamphetamine is.

Nervous about the switch after finding something that works on my first try.

Has anyone made the same or similar switch?

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 11 months ago

Yes, but each time I switched, the new med was out also. I went without for 2 months until suddenly my original script was available again.

For now...

[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago
  1. Wtf?! It's worldwide?!

  2. I set an appointment to talk to my doctor about switching to generic Vyvanse since I can't get my 20mg instant release Adderall reliably anymore, looks like I'm fucked on that as well.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago

Worldwide? That's crazy. I had to switch to generic Ritalin for a while but I'm able to get generic XR Adderall again as of a month ago.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

No issues with atomoxetine.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

I've had luck at big box store pharmacies (Kroger, Albertsons/Safeway) getting name brand Vyvanse, generic Vyvanse, and generic Adderall without issue here in the PNW. But, yes, some places like Walgreens or CVS seem to struggle.