I am really quite chilled and at peace, so I don't think this is stress induced but more a direct result of the medication?Has anyone else experienced this and is there any solution other than changing meds? The site may not work properly if you don't If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit Press J to jump to the feed. If you truly have ADHD and want to treat it medically, there are potentially choices other than Vyvanse and Adderall. Don't try to rail it or any … I feel you on the "weird and preachy" thing. Velcade can cause hair loss, since it is a cancer drug, it may lead to hair loss. I started on low dose of vyvanse in December and am now on 60mg a day cut across 2 doses. Because if there is a way that I can just get my supplement game going and keep both my hair and the Vyvanse I will be set.If vyvance is causing you to lose weight, sudden weight loss is a cause of hair loss.I've been on 60 mg Vyvanse for over a year with no side effects but since February I've also been experiencing hair loss. Might be cheaper and produce the same resultsI've totally felt that my hair loses some of its fullness when I'm on vyvanse. 2 years ago I experienced stress induced hair loss and lost the fullness of around half my hair. Some great lakes gelatin in my tea each night makes my hair and nails stronger. For me, I think it might be a diet or an increased cortisol thing, but I haven't really pursued this :|I noticed some shedding when I got on Vyvanse the 1st time too - and I know how you feel because I lost a TON of hair from the stress of an undiagnosed food allergy in my early 20's because it was just ravaging my body. I use one from the brand Acure, has a nice lemongrass scent that isn't too overpowering/distracting.I noticed someone else mentioned collagen supplements, and I can second that one. We accept all who identify as female.Press J to jump to the feed. Side effects requiring immediate medical attention. Wondering if anyone knows about this; is there a link? But it did stop and my hair is much better now.I've found probiotics, magnesium and a good multivitamin with iron/biotin/folic acid help keep my hair healthier, I get less grey hairs too (some even go away after I get back on my vitamin regimen which is nice and kinda strange). Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Advair Diskus.. For the Consumer. I started on low dose of vyvanse in December and am now on 60mg a day cut across 2 doses. The Vyvanse crash occurs when the drug is leaving your body and its effects are wearing off. How to use Vyvanse efficiently. Multivitamin with iron/biotin/folic acid, Magnesium, Collagen Supplements... anything else? I was exceptionally lucky that it grew back but it was a very low moment in my life that severely knocked my self confidence.Vyvanse has changed my life entirely, the main being I no longer suffer the crippling daily anxiety and ocd thought loops. Same with anything health related that has worked for me and I get super excited about.I think collagen supplements often come with other vitamins like biotin, which may be why they seem to help your hair. I've heard of people taking Ashwaganda, any thoughts on that? It's annoying because when I workout my hair does get pretty sweaty, but I've found rinsing well with lots of water and then spraying a gentle leave in conditioner in afterwards keeps it fresh/not greasy/smelling good without having to constantly strip my hair with shampoo. I'd definitely bring up your concerns with your doctor, and do some additional research to see if it's directly related to the medication.I still think basically everybody should take a collagen supplement though. I have noticed that I am "shedding" more hair than usual in showers, brushing hair etc. Maybe see what else is in your supplements and take those on their own? But that would involve you losing all of the hair on your body so, … We are a community of women with ADHD. 2. but still a potential risk. It's been severe enough that I've considered going to the doctor.New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be castWelcome to Women with ADHD, where we have two times the ADHD! I know steroid or corticosteroid based medications can cause hair loss and/or hair changes and the only remedy I can think of is to start taking Biotin (it's OTC and non-toxic) 3-5mg's (or 3000-5000mcgs). It is less talked-about with Ritalin, etc. I did some research during that time and our hair typically goes through massive shedding phases anyway, so I wondered if maybe the meds just triggered that process sooner than it would have happened without them? I am in no way stressed or hyped up like I once was. It's weird and some of that stuff does feel like psuedoscience but even if it's a placebo, placebos can actually work, so who knows. Shedding on Vyvanse made me feel like that was happening again, after I had just spent the last few years patiently regrowing my hair and watching my hairline finally fill back in.The shedding slowed down after my body adjusted though and my hair is fine now. Along with its needed … When I stop these things I notice my hair health suffers overtime and I start getting a ton of grey hair near my temples again and shedding hair more often.