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The generic name of this medication is lisdexamfetamine and brand name is Vyvanse.
The active ingredient of this medication is lisdexamfetamine dimesylate amd inactive ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose and croscarmellose sodium.
Vyvanse is manufactured by Shire Pharmaceuticals.
Mainly used in treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in certain patients.

Common Uses:

This medication is used in treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in certain patients. It is used as a part of a total treatment program that may include psychological, educational and social therapy.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Constipation
Decreased appetite
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Dry mouth
Headache
Increased sweating
Mild irritability, nervousness or restlessness, nausea and trouble falling asleep.
Unpleasant taste
Upper stomach pain
Vomiting
Weight loss

Cautions / Warnings:

Not advisable in patients allergic to any ingredient in Vyvanse or to similar medicines.
Not advisable in patients with an unusual reaction in the past to a sympathomimetic medicine (eg methylphenidate, pseudoephedrine).
Not advisable in patients with certain blood vessel problems (eg hardening of the arteries) and heart problems.
Not advisable in patients that suffer from agitation, anxiety or tension.
Not advisable during pregnancy and pre-pregnancy.

Drug Interactions:
Furazolidone, MAOIs (eg phenelzine)
Acetazolamide
Ammonium chloride
Meperidine;
Antihistamines (eg diphenhydramine)
Propoxyphene
Sodium bicarbonate, sympathomimetics (eg pseudoephedrine)
Phenobarbital, phenytoin, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (eg fluoxetine)
Beta-blockers (eg atenolol)

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Vyvanse Comments

04 Jan 2012

I like Vyvanse, it helps me to focus, unfortunately its durational effects do not last long after prolonged continuous use.

—Posted by Grace

20 Oct 2011

I've been taking Vyvanse for 8 months now, which is when I was diagnosed. It has completely changed my life! I do have side effects- dry mouth, diarrhea, anxiety (Xanax works great!) and loss of appetite, though, I haven't lost any weight. As a Mother of 3... What's up with that??lol My main complaint is that I DO believe it is interfering with my Depo shot of birth control. I never had any break throughs or periods until starting the Vyvanse. Exactly 2 months after my shot, I have a 2-3 week period which feels very much like a miscarriage. Supposedly Vyvanse doesn't interfere with BC, but I *know* it's doing something. I'm passing clots the size of the tampon. TMI, sorry. My regular physician says it's not the Vyvanse, but I never had a problem until starting this medicine. I go next week to my regular OB for ultrasounds and to try to figure out what's going on. I've researched the two and there are no findings of them interfering, but I wonder if anyone else has this problem or something g similar and it's just not out there yet... I can't imagine going back to no ADD meds though. My laundry is completely done, the house is uncluttered and I'm able to give my complete attention to conversations. I wish I had this while in school. Im positive I could have made better grades and not been so bored that I tuned out completely.

—Posted by Clt5882

30 Jun 2011

Although I lost a bunch of weight while being on Vyvanse, it really helped me. Sure it was not the safest way to lose weight but nothing else worked for me. I lost somewhere around 20lbs in the first 3 months but my body wont go under the weight of 150 now. I loved this medication and it improved my memory and grades in school while at the same time it helped me quit other things I was doing.

—Posted by Anon

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Vyvanse, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	8.8%	35.3%	35.3%	11.8%	8.8%
Balance/Equilibrium	3.1%	0%	87.7%	4.6%	4.6%
Blood Pressure	4.7%	12.5%	75%	7.8%	0%
Breathing	3.1%	9.4%	85.9%	0%	1.6%
Confidence	1.5%	10.3%	36.8%	35.3%	16.2%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	6.1%	48.5%	31.8%	13.6%
Digestion	3.2%	9.5%	85.7%	1.6%	0%
Emotional Well-being	5.8%	14.5%	23.2%	42%	14.5%
Energy	5.9%	8.8%	22.1%	36.8%	26.5%
Eyesight	4.6%	15.4%	76.9%	3.1%	0%
Memory	4.4%	7.4%	33.8%	29.4%	25%
Mental Clarity	1.4%	17.4%	17.4%	27.5%	36.2%
Pain	3.1%	9.2%	84.6%	1.5%	1.5%
Patience	5.8%	13%	33.3%	27.5%	20.3%
Sexual Health	0%	13.6%	69.7%	10.6%	6.1%
Skin Complexion	7.8%	6.2%	81.2%	1.6%	3.1%
Sleep	7.4%	30.9%	51.5%	7.4%	2.9%
Stress Level	7.4%	20.6%	33.8%	29.4%	8.8%

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Commonly Reported Vyvanse Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	93.7%	1.6%	0%	3.2%	1.6%
Anxiety	50%	30%	20%	0%	0%
Blurred Vision	70%	20%	10%	0%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	80%	0%	10%	10%	0%
Change in Weight	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Cold Symptoms	70%	20%	10%	0%	0%
Confusion	80%	10%	10%	0%	0%
Crying / Sadness	76.2%	11.1%	7.9%	1.6%	3.2%
Depression	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%
Diarrhea	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%
Dizziness	74.2%	18.2%	3%	1.5%	3%
Drowsiness	80%	9.2%	6.2%	3.1%	1.5%
Dry Mouth	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Emotional Oversensitivity	62.5%	15.6%	10.9%	7.8%	3.1%
Fatigue	73.8%	9.2%	7.7%	6.2%	3.1%
Fever	80%	10%	10%	0%	0%
Gas	60%	40%	0%	0%	0%
Headache	55.9%	22.1%	13.2%	5.9%	2.9%
Insomnia	50%	30%	10%	10%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	80%	10%	0%	10%	0%
Irritability / Impatience	56.2%	15.6%	14.1%	10.9%	3.1%
Mood Swings	55.2%	20.9%	11.9%	9%	3%
Muscle Cramping	70%	10%	10%	10%	0%
Nausea	75%	12.5%	6.2%	1.6%	4.7%
Nervousness	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	70%	10%	20%	0%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	70%	20%	10%	0%	0%
Skin Rash	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Stomach Ache	70%	10%	20%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Vyvanse Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	78.6%	8.9%	5.4%	1.8%	5.4%
Appetite Loss	39.4%	16.7%	21.2%	15.2%	7.6%
Change in Weight	52.3%	24.6%	15.4%	7.7%	0%
Constipation	75%	14.3%	8.9%	1.8%	0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure	92.1%	4.8%	3.2%	0%	0%
Diarrhea	87%	3.7%	7.4%	1.9%	0%
Difficulty Urinating	90.3%	1.6%	3.2%	4.8%	0%
Dry Mouth	41.5%	12.3%	18.5%	20%	7.7%
Insomnia	58.9%	19.6%	14.3%	3.6%	3.6%
Paranoia	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Reduced Libido	89.2%	5.4%	5.4%	0%	0%
Reproductive System Disorders	91.9%	4.8%	1.6%	1.6%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	85.5%	12.7%	1.8%	0%	0%
Vomiting	96.8%	3.2%	0%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Vyvanse

Since taking Vyvanse Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Fall

3.9%

Hospitalization

3.9%

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04 Jan 2012	I like Vyvanse, it helps me to focus, unfortunately its durational effects do not last long after prolonged continuous use. —Posted by Grace Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
20 Oct 2011	I've been taking Vyvanse for 8 months now, which is when I was diagnosed. It has completely changed my life! I do have side effects- dry mouth, diarrhea, anxiety (Xanax works great!) and loss of appetite, though, I haven't lost any weight. As a Mother of 3... What's up with that??lol My main complaint is that I DO believe it is interfering with my Depo shot of birth control. I never had any break throughs or periods until starting the Vyvanse. Exactly 2 months after my shot, I have a 2-3 week period which feels very much like a miscarriage. Supposedly Vyvanse doesn't interfere with BC, but I know it's doing something. I'm passing clots the size of the tampon. TMI, sorry. My regular physician says it's not the Vyvanse, but I never had a problem until starting this medicine. I go next week to my regular OB for ultrasounds and to try to figure out what's going on. I've researched the two and there are no findings of them interfering, but I wonder if anyone else has this problem or something g similar and it's just not out there yet... I can't imagine going back to no ADD meds though. My laundry is completely done, the house is uncluttered and I'm able to give my complete attention to conversations. I wish I had this while in school. Im positive I could have made better grades and not been so bored that I tuned out completely. —Posted by Clt5882 Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
30 Jun 2011	Although I lost a bunch of weight while being on Vyvanse, it really helped me. Sure it was not the safest way to lose weight but nothing else worked for me. I lost somewhere around 20lbs in the first 3 months but my body wont go under the weight of 150 now. I loved this medication and it improved my memory and grades in school while at the same time it helped me quit other things I was doing. —Posted by Anon Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
21 May 2011	Vyvanse was a good drug that gave me a decent amount of focus but i saw no side effects unlike the other adhd medication, it have me the amount of focus that i needed but the problem was i would sweat alittle from it like it gave me nervousness which i didnt like, which resulted ina little stress too. Add medications vary from different people so dont get discouraged from other users hatefulness. —Posted by add'er Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
15 May 2011	my son start chewing on things, like his clothes, constantly picking things like loose strings, in his ears, his eyes, his hair... Seem like it had a neurological effect on him, I'm not sure —Posted by Hello Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use