This can include setting an alarm on your phone or downloading a reminder app. A kitchen timer can work, too. You might need to.
Your doctor will have you taper off Vyvanse from time to time to see if your symptoms return. This is sometimes called a treatment holiday. If your symptoms come back or worsen, you may need to keep taking Vyvanse. Vyvanse can cause mild or serious side effects. The following lists contain some of the key side effects that may occur while taking Vyvanse. These lists do not include all possible side effects.
For more information about the possible side effects of Vyvanse, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They can give you tips on how to deal with any side effects that may be bothersome.
Most of these side effects may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects. A boxed warning is the strongest warning the FDA requires. It alerts doctors and patients about drug effects that may be dangerous. Vyvanse is used to treat ADHD in children ages 6 years and older. In clinical studies , most side effects of Vyvanse seen in children were similar to those seen in adults taking the drug.
However, certain side effects may be more common in children taking this drug than in adults. These side effects are described below.
Children who take Vyvanse are more likely to have a decrease in appetite than adults who take this drug. They are also more likely to have weight loss than adults. Over time, this can lead to slowed growth in children. In children ages 6 to 12 years who took Vyvanse every day for a year in clinical studies , weight loss led to slowed growth.
This was assessed using growth charts that compare average body weight in children of the same sex and age. Before treatment, children in the study were, on average, in the 70th percentile for body weight. After taking Vyvanse for 1 year, these children were, on average, in the 47th percentile for body weight.
Children who take Vyvanse should have their height and weight regularly checked by their doctor. Vyvanse can sometimes cause irritability, anger, or mood changes in children. In clinical studies of children ages 6 to 12 years with ADHD :. Neither of these side effects occurred in children taking a placebo in the studies. If your child seems irritable or angry, or has mood changes or emotional breakdowns intense emotional distress while taking Vyvanse, talk with their doctor.
They can help you find ways to manage their symptoms, or they may suggest switching your child to a different drug. You may wonder how often certain side effects occur with this drug. As with most drugs, some people can have an allergic reaction after taking Vyvanse. Symptoms of a mild allergic reaction can include:.
A more severe allergic reaction is rare but possible. Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can include:. Call your doctor right away if you have an allergic reaction to Vyvanse, as the reaction could become severe. Vyvanse may cause a decreased appetite or loss of appetite. For some people, this can lead to weight loss over time.
In clinical studies of ADHD, weight loss occurred in:. The amount of weight lost depended on dose, with more weight loss seen in people who took higher doses of Vyvanse. In comparison, people who took a placebo in these studies tended to gain weight. After 4 weeks of treatment, the average weight gain was:. For instance, Vyvanse can sometimes cause irritability, anger, or mood changes, particularly in children. In rare instances, stimulants such as Vyvanse can cause or worsen serious mental health conditions.
These include psychosis or mania in children and adults. In clinical studies involving different types of stimulants:. Symptoms of mania can include severe insomnia trouble sleeping , racing thoughts , impulsive or reckless behavior, and extreme levels of happiness, excitement, or activity.
If you or your child have any of these symptoms or other changes in thoughts or behavior while taking Vyvanse, talk with your doctor right away. They may recommend stopping Vyvanse. A Vyvanse crash refers to side effects that can happen when the effects of Vyvanse start to wear off. These are also known as withdrawal symptoms. They may include:. Some people who take Vyvanse in the morning may have these symptoms toward the end of the day.
However, Vyvanse is a long-acting stimulant that lasts all day to treat symptoms. If you find the effects of Vyvanse wear off too soon or you have symptoms of crashing, talk with your doctor. They may suggest ways to manage this, or they may recommend a different treatment. Vyvanse may cause headaches in some people who take this drug.
Headaches are common side effects of stimulant drugs such as Vyvanse. If you have bothersome headaches while taking Vyvanse, talk with your doctor about ways to manage them. You can typically take acetaminophen Tylenol to treat a headache while taking Vyvanse. Some people may have anxiety while taking Vyvanse.
In clinical studies , anxiety was reported in:. If you have anxiety while taking Vyvanse, talk with your doctor. They can suggest ways to help manage this side effect. Vyvanse is a stimulant medication that has a high risk of drug misuse. Vyvanse use also has a high risk of physical and psychological dependence , meaning you need the drug to function normally.
As a result, people may try to get Vyvanse illegally. Vyvanse may have a lower risk of misuse than some other stimulant drugs. However, you should keep Vyvanse in a safe place, such as a locked cabinet, to help prevent other people from misusing this drug. Misuse of Vyvanse can cause serious side effects, including heart problems and, in some cases, death.
You should Vyvanse exactly as your doctor prescribes it. Other drugs are available that can treat your condition. Some may be a better fit for you than others. They can tell you about other medications that may work well for you. Note: Some of the drugs listed below are used off-label to treat these specific conditions.
Examples of other drugs that may be used to treat binge eating disorder BED include:. Examples of other drugs that may be used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD include:. You may wonder how Vyvanse compares with other medications that are prescribed for similar uses. Here we look at how Vyvanse and Adderall are alike and different. Vyvanse contains lisdexamfetamine , which is an inactive prodrug. Lisdexamfetamine is inactive until your blood cells change it into the active drug dextroamphetamine.
Adderall contains a mixture of different forms of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. These forms are amphetamine aspartate, amphetamine sulfate, dextroamphetamine saccharate, and dextroamphetamine sulfate. Vyvanse and Adderall are both stimulant medications. Adderall is approved for people ages 3 years and older, and Adderall XR is for people ages 6 years and older.
Vyvanse is a long-acting drug. It comes in the following forms, which are taken once per day in the morning:. Vyvanse and Adderall both contain a stimulant drug. Therefore, these medications can cause very similar side effects, but some different ones as well. Below are examples of these side effects. These lists contain up to 10 of the most common mild side effects that can occur with either Vyvanse or Adderall, as well as mild side effects that both drugs may share.
This list contains examples of serious side effects that can occur with both Vyvanse and Adderall, as well as serious side effects that both drugs may share. Vyvanse and Adderall are both stimulants. This type of medication is among the choice of drugs that doctors prescribe for ADHD. The choice of which stimulant is most suitable may vary from person to person.
It typically depends on factors such as how the drug is taken and how long its effects last. According to estimates on GoodRx.
Vyvanse and Adderall are both brand-name drugs. Generic forms of Adderall are available. Brand-name medications usually cost more than generics. As with Adderall above , you may wonder how Vyvanse compares with other medications that are prescribed for similar uses.
Your body metabolizes, or breaks down, lisdexamfetamine into the active drug dextroamphetamine after Vyvanse is absorbed into your bloodstream. Concerta contains the active drug methylphenidate. Vyvanse and Concerta are both stimulant medications. Vyvanse comes as a chewable tablet and a capsule. People who have trouble swallowing can open the capsule and mix the powder inside with yogurt, water, or orange juice.
Vyvanse and Concerta both contain a stimulant drug. These lists contain up to 10 of the most common mild side effects that can occur with either Vyvanse or Concerta, as well as mild side effects that both drugs may share.
These lists contain examples of serious side effects that can occur with either Vyvanse or Concerta, as well as serious side effects that both drugs may share. Vyvanse and Concerta are both stimulants. This type of medication is among the first choice of drugs that doctors prescribe for ADHD. Vyvanse and Concerta are both brand-name drugs.
Generic forms of Concerta are available. Vyvanse is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD. Vyvanse is a type of drug called a stimulant. Stimulants increase activity in your brain and other body systems. They make you more alert and focused. However, the drug is known to increase the levels of neurotransmitters called dopamine and norepinephrine in your brain. Neurotransmitters are natural body chemicals that help your nerve cells communicate. Dopamine and norepinephrine are released in various nerve pathways in your brain.
These include those associated with thinking, emotions, behavior, appetite , and self-control. Vyvanse increases the amount of dopamine and norepinephrine released in your brain. And this may improve symptoms of these conditions.
And this in turn can reduce hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. With BED, Vyvanse can reduce obsessive and compulsive thoughts about binge eating, as well as appetite itself. And it can reduce the number of binge eating episodes you have. For ADHD, Vyvanse starts working to improve focus, attention, and behavior about 1 hour after taking a dose. For BED, you may notice the effects of Vyvanse about 1 hour after taking a dose. Vyvanse contains lisdexamfetamine , which is a prodrug. It typically takes about 2 to 3 days before Vyvanse is fully cleared from your system.
However, this may vary depending on your age, weight, genetics, kidney function, or other medications you may be taking. The effects of Vyvanse typically last for about 10 to 12 hours after you take a dose.
After the effects of Vyvanse have worn off, the levels of Vyvanse in your body continue to decrease. Vyvanse has a half-life of about 12 hours. After you take a dose of Vyvanse, it takes about 12 hours for the amount of active drug in your body to decrease by half. Is there any truth behind these claims? Not really. However, there are a few things that might influence the drug performance or how you perceive its effects:.
He added that drinking a lot of grapefruit juice is a very bad idea. Try the SingleCare prescription discount card. When you first start taking Vyvanse What is Vyvanse?
When you focus on those three things, people find it lasts longer than they thought. Rather than looking for ways to make Vyvanse last longer, here are some tips on having the best experience on the medication, to make Vyvanse work better for you:. There are many different ADHD medications that are very effective when you find the right dosage.
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Call your doctor right away if you have any signs of heart problems such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or fainting while taking VYVANSE. Tell your doctor about any mental problems you have, or if you have a family history of suicide, bipolar illness, or depression. Circulation problems in fingers and toes [Peripheral vasculopathy, including Raynaud's phenomenon]:. Tell your doctor if you have numbness, pain, skin color change, or sensitivity to temperature in your fingers or toes.
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