I just passed the one-year anniversary of my accident (fell, landed on my head). I have been through intensive cognitive therapy for several months with a team of specialists in TBI.

Prior to this therapy, I had a wide range of symptoms including speech impairment, loss of reading comprehension, short-term memory loss, headaches, vertigo, and attention deficits.

The therapy has greatly improved most symptoms, but my attention deficits still get in the way of employment, driving, and participating in activities that I enjoy. Attention and periodic vertigo are the main symptoms I have right now with occasional pounding headaches.

My doctor just proscribed Vyvanse, which is used to treat ADHD, and I am wondering if anyone has had experience with this medication for treating attention deficits due to mTBI.

I have been working at improving attention through therapy and have been trying to stay away from heavy medications, but after a year I am looking at other options. I would really appreciate some input from anyone with experience with this or similar medication.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Gil