Description

Vyvanse

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is one of the first-choice medications used to treat attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is also a treatment for the disorder of binge eating (BED) in adults. The medication Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) can be taken once daily and starts working within a couple of hours. However, some of the most typical side effects are difficulty sleeping and a loss of appetite. It’s classified as a restricted substance because of its significant risk of abuse and dependence.

How Vyvanse Works?

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a stimulant medicine. It’s not known exactly how Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) can help increase attention or improve an eating disorder that causes binge consumption. However, it is believed to boost the level of chemical substances within your brain, which include norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin. A change in the concentrations of these substances could impact your ability to concentrate on your food cravings as well as your desire to consume food in a binge.

• Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): adults and children age 6 and older 
• Moderate-to-severe binge-eating disorder (BED) (BED) is only for adults. 

Side Effects Of Vyvanse

Serious side effects

Get in touch with your doctor immediately if you have any of the symptoms listed below.

• Heart issues: heart attack High blood pressure and a high heart rate
• Brain-related problems: seizures, stroke
• Mental health-related issues: manic episodes, changes in behaviour or thoughts, or hallucinations
• Serotonin disorder: fast heart rate, sweating, stiffness of muscles or spasms, confusion

Some of the side effects could be less severe over time as your body becomes familiar with the medication. Contact your physician immediately if you continue to feel these symptoms or if they become worse over time.

Common Side Effects

ADHD

• Insatiable (up to 39 percent)
• Sleeping difficulties (up to 27 percent)
• Dry mouth (26 percent in adults)
• Stomach discomfort (12 percent of children under 12 years of age)
• Being irritable (10% of children under 12 years old)

Binge eating disorder

• Dry mouth (36 percent)
• Trouble sleeping (20 percent)

Other side effects

• Weight loss
• Poor appetite
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Anxiety
• Feeling jittery
• Faster heart rate
• Higher blood pressure

Details on Dosage:

Dosing guidelines are for Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine).

• ADHD (adults and children aged 6 years and over): The recommended dosage for children and adults is 30 mg orally each day, early in the day. The suggested dose range is between 30 and 70 mg twice a day. 
• Eating disorder called binge (adults only): The standard dosage for a beginning patient is 30 mg taken orally daily. The recommended dose is between 50 and 70 mg once a day. 

Your physician will gradually increase or decrease the dose depending on how effective it is in treating your symptoms or in the event of adverse reactions. The dose you receive could also be different depending on your kidney conditions.

Interaction with Other Drugs 

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) can have a potential interaction with certain medications or other supplements. Make sure you inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other supplements or medications (including prescription and non-prescription medications such as vitamins, herbal supplements, or dietary supplements) that you’re currently taking. The information below does not cover all possible interactions between drugs and Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine). It is important to note that only the generic name for each drug is provided below.

Utilising this medicine in conjunction with any of these medications is not advised. Your doctor could choose not to prescribe this medication or modify one of the other medicines you are taking.

• Furazolidone
• Iproniazid
• Isocarboxazid
• Linezolid
• Moclobemide
• Nialamide
• Phenelzine
• Procarbazine
• Rasagiline
• Safinamide
• Selegiline
• Tranylcypromine

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