Vyvanse is a prescribed medication that helps to control the symptoms of ADHD in children and adults. This eMedTV article describes the effects of Vyvanse, explains how the medication works, and lists some of the more common side effects.
Common Vyvanse side effects include things such as a decreased appetite, insomnia, and headaches. This eMedTV resource identifies other potential problems with this drug, including those that may require prompt medical care (such as depression).
Vyvanse is a prescription drug that is used for treating ADHD in adults and children age 6 to 12. This eMedTV selection covers these Vyvanse uses in more detail and explains how the drug works. This article also discusses off-label uses of the drug.
The recommended starting Vyvanse dosage for treating ADHD is 30 mg once daily in the morning. This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at Vyvanse dosing guidelines and also provides some tips for how and when to take the medication.
When drugs such as MAOIs or lithium are taken with Vyvanse, drug interactions may occur. This part of the eMedTV Web site highlights some of the other drugs that can interact with Vyvanse and describes the problems these interactions can cause.
People who have glaucoma or a history of drug abuse should not take Vyvanse. This eMedTV page contains other Vyvanse warnings and precautions, including information on who should not take the drug and what to do before starting treatment with Vyvanse.
Weight loss is a common side effect of Vyvanse. This eMedTV page discusses clinical studies involving Vyvanse and weight loss, explaining how often weight loss occurs in children taking the drug and what your doctor may suggest if it is a problem.
There are several possible side effects of Vyvanse, and insomnia appears to be one of them. This eMedTV Web page explains how often the medication causes insomnia in children and adults, and offers some suggestions on ways to improve sleep habits.
Some effects of a Vyvanse overdose can include seizures, hallucinations, and vomiting. This section of the eMedTV library provides a list of other potential effects of a Vyvanse overdose and describes some treatment options that are available.
This eMedTV resource explains why Vyvanse (a controlled substance) can be very habit-forming. This page also discusses how certain rules and regulations have been put in place for prescribing Vyvanse in order to prevent abuse of the medication.
Taking Vyvanse during pregnancy may not be safe. This eMedTV segment discusses Vyvanse and pregnancy, explaining that other medicines similar to Vyvanse have increased the risk of birth defects and miscarriages when given to pregnant women.
This eMedTV article explains that if you are taking Vyvanse and breastfeeding, it is important to know the drug passes through breast milk. This page describes what side effects to watch for in your child if you do breastfeed while taking the drug.
This eMedTV article explains that the earliest date that a generic version of Vyvanse may become available is in June 2023, when the first patent expires. This page also discusses other circumstances that could extend that date past 2023.
