It contains the active drug lisdexamfetamine dimesylate, which is a type of drug called an amphetamine. Vyvanse is a controlled substance. This means it has a high potential for misuse.
It also has a high risk of causing dependence meaning your body needs the drug to function normally. There are special rules around how Vyvanse is prescribed and dispensed. Vyvanse is available only as a brand-name medication. A generic drug is an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs.
Vyvanse contains the active drug lisdexamfetamine dimesylate. Typically, your doctor will start you on a low dosage. Your doctor will ultimately prescribe the smallest dosage that provides the desired effect.
The following information describes dosages that are commonly used or recommended. However, be sure to take the dosage your doctor prescribes for you. Your doctor will determine the best dosage to fit your needs.
For adults, the typical starting dosage for binge eating disorder BED is 30 mg taken once every morning. The recommended dosage range for BED is 50 mg to 70 mg taken once every morning. The maximum recommended dosage is 70 mg taken once every morning. For adults and for children ages 6 years and older, the typical starting dosage for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD is 30 mg taken once every morning.
Vyvanse is approved to treat ADHD in children ages 6 years and older. The recommended dosage is the same as for adults. To learn more, see the section directly above. Vyvanse is not approved to treat binge eating disorder in children. If your Vyvanse dose is too high, it may increase your risk for side effects. If you think your Vyvanse dose is too high, talk with your doctor.
They may need to lower your dosage. If you miss a dose of Vyvanse in the morning, skip that dose and follow your usual schedule.
Avoid taking a dose of Vyvanse in the afternoon. Doing so may cause trouble getting to sleep at night. Doing so can cause serious side effects, such as a fast or irregular heartbeat or increased blood pressure. 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. Do not throw away unused Vyvanse in your household trash as it may harm other people or animals.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist about a medicine take- back program in your community. If you do not finish your full prescription, you can find help locating a medicine take-back kiosk at www.
Understanding safety information Tell the doctor if you have any kidney problems. Your doctor may lower the Vyvanse dose. Tell the doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Vyvanse may harm your unborn baby. Tell the doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
Do not breastfeed while taking Vyvanse. Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you take Vyvanse. The doctor may do regular checks of your heart and blood pressure while you are taking Vyvanse.
If you take too much Vyvanse, call the doctor or poison control center right away, or get to the nearest hospital emergency room. Talking with your doctor Information to help prepare you for a conversation with your doctor. Study results See how Vyvanse performed in clinical studies. You are about to leave this Takeda website Takeda has no control over the content or presentation of the third-party site you are about to view.
Heart-related problems including: sudden death in people who have heart problems or heart defects sudden death, stroke and heart attack in adults increased blood pressure and heart rate Tell your doctor if you have any heart problems, heart defects, high blood pressure, or a family history of these problems. Mental psychiatric problems including: In Children, Teenagers, and Adults: new or worse behavior and thought problems new or worse bipolar illness In Children and Teenagers new psychotic symptoms such as: hearing voices believing things that are not true being suspicious new manic symptoms Tell your doctor about any mental problems you have, or if you have a family history of suicide, bipolar illness, or depression.
Call your doctor right away if you have any new or worsening mental symptoms or problems while taking VYVANSE, especially: seeing or hearing things that are not real believing things that are not real being suspicious 3. Circulation problems in fingers and toes [Peripheral vasculopathy, including Raynaud's phenomenon]: Fingers or toes may feel numb, cool, painful Fingers or toes may change color from pale, to blue, to red Tell your doctor if you have numbness, pain, skin color change, or sensitivity to temperature in your fingers or toes.
Before you take VYVANSE, tell your doctor if you have or if there is a family history of: heart problems, heart defects, high blood pressure mental problems including psychosis, mania, bipolar illness, or depression circulation problems in fingers and toes Tell your doctor if: you have any kidney problems.
Your doctor may lower your dose. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about a medicine take-back program in your community. Understanding safety information Tell the doctor if your child has any kidney problems. Your doctor may lower the Vyvanse dose. Tell the doctor if your child is pregnant or plans to become pregnant.
It is not known if Vyvanse may harm the unborn baby. Tell the doctor if your child is breastfeeding or plans to breastfeed. Your child should not breastfeed while taking Vyvanse. Talk to the doctor about the best way to feed your child's baby if your child takes Vyvanse. The doctor may do regular checks of your child's heart and blood pressure while your child is taking Vyvanse.
If your child takes too much Vyvanse, call the doctor or poison control center right away, or get your child to the nearest hospital emergency room. Talking with your child's doctor Information to help prepare you for the conversation with your child's doctor. Study results See how Vyvanse performed in clinical studies.
You are about to leave this Takeda website Takeda has no control over the content or presentation of the third-party site you are about to view. Heart-related problems including: sudden death in people who have heart problems or heart defects sudden death, stroke and heart attack in adults increased blood pressure and heart rate Tell your doctor if you have any heart problems, heart defects, high blood pressure, or a family history of these problems.
Mental psychiatric problems including: In Children, Teenagers, and Adults: new or worse behavior and thought problems new or worse bipolar illness In Children and Teenagers new psychotic symptoms such as: hearing voices believing things that are not true being suspicious new manic symptoms Tell your doctor about any mental problems you have, or if you have a family history of suicide, bipolar illness, or depression.
Call your doctor right away if you have any new or worsening mental symptoms or problems while taking VYVANSE, especially: seeing or hearing things that are not real believing things that are not real being suspicious 3. Circulation problems in fingers and toes [Peripheral vasculopathy, including Raynaud's phenomenon]: Fingers or toes may feel numb, cool, painful Fingers or toes may change color from pale, to blue, to red Tell your doctor if you have numbness, pain, skin color change, or sensitivity to temperature in your fingers or toes.
Before you take VYVANSE, tell your doctor if you have or if there is a family history of: heart problems, heart defects, high blood pressure mental problems including psychosis, mania, bipolar illness, or depression circulation problems in fingers and toes Tell your doctor if: you have any kidney problems.
Your doctor may lower your dose. Especially tell your doctor if you take anti-depression medicines including MAOIs. Vyvanse may be a good option if your child's current medication isn't lasting long enough throughout the day, or if you're worried that they may become dependent on their medication.
They will also make sure that your child doesn't have any pre-existing health conditions that could prevent them from taking the medication safely, like:. Vyvanse should not be used by kids who are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors MAOIs or have taken one within the past 14 days. Children who are sensitive to, allergic to, or have previously had a reaction to other stimulant medicines should also avoid taking Vyvanse. Talk to your child's doctor about all medications, supplements, and vitamins that they currently take.
While some drugs pose minor interaction risks, others may outright contraindicate use or prompt careful consideration as to whether the pros of treatment outweigh the cons in your child's case. Vyvanse is available as oral capsules and chewable tablets, and it comes in several dosage strengths:.
Although most children will start Vyvanse at the 30 mg dosage, a higher starting dose may be more appropriate if your child is switching to Vyvanse from another ADHD stimulant.
Their doctor can increase their dosage in 10 mg increments each week if needed. Vyvanse is taken orally once daily. The first dose is typically taken first thing in the morning, with or without food, and it should be taken at the same time each day for the best results. This medication can cause insomnia if it's taken later in the day, so try to avoid putting your child on an afternoon dosage schedule. If your child missed their dose, have them take it as soon as you remember.
If it's almost time for their next dose, wait and administer that one. If your child doesn't like chewable drugs and has trouble swallowing the Vyvanse capsules whole, you can open them and either sprinkle the beads onto a small amount of food or stir them into a few ounces of water or orange juice. Like other amphetamines, Vyvanse is a controlled substance.
That means it has a high potential for abuse and it could lead to dependence. It should always be stored safely and securely, out of the reach of others. Vyvanse can also cause more severe side effects, like:. Like other stimulants, Vyvanse can be abused, and it is possible to overdose.
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