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March 21, 2017 at 8:16 pm
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Allison Russo
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This reply was originally posted by user adhdmomma in ADDitude’s now-retired community.
Yes, Vyvanse can be opened and sprinkled, but shouldn’t be chewed, so be sure you sprinkle it on something that he will just swallow. Check with the prescribing doctor for their advice.
A straw can be helpful to learn to swallow pills, and more tricks here: https://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/8118.html
Penny
ADDconnect Moderator, Author & Mentor on Parenting ADHD, Mom to teen w/ ADHD, LDs, and autism