"my son is almost 7 years old and has adhd.  his doctor put him on strattera and metadate cd 2 years ago.  his behavior got worse and worse (doctor even diagnosed him with odd).  i refused to believe that my child could control his behavior and i knew this was a result of his medicines.  his doctor kept saying no, he just needs more structure etc.  i finally demanded that we take him off both medicines and try something else.  i insisted we try vyvanse. the best thing i have ever done.  my son is now a sweet, happy, normal little boy who rarely gives us problems.  his appetite is back, he gets along great with other kids and we are amazed at the change in him.  i highly recommend that other parents give this medication a try for their adhd children."