What are the common side effects of Vyvanse?

• nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, weight loss;
  
• blurred vision;
  
• skin rash;
  
• feeling irritable;
  
• sleep problems (insomnia); or
  
• dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your mouth.
  

What are the uncommon side effects of Vyvanse?

Stop using Vyvanse and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeats;
  
• decreased blood pressure (feeling light-headed, fainting);
  
• increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure); or
  
• tremor, restlessness, hallucinations, unusual behavior, or motor tics (muscle twitches).
  

What should I know about Vyvanse?

Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take Vyvanse before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body. Do not use Vyvanse if you are allergic to lisdexamfetamine, or if you have hardened arteries (arteriosclerosis), heart disease, moderate to severe high blood pressure (hypertension), overactive thyroid, glaucoma, severe anxiety or agitation, or a history of drug or alcohol addiction. Some stimulants have caused sudden death in children and adolescents with serious heart problems or congenital heart defects. Before taking Vyvanse, tell your doctor if you have any type of heart problems. Vyvanse may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Vyvanse should never be given to another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. Using Vyvanse improperly can cause death or serious side effects on the heart.

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to Vyvanse or if you have:

• heart disease or moderate to severe high blood pressure (hypertension);
  
• arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries);
  
• overactive thyroid;
  
• glaucoma;
  
• severe anxiety, tension, or agitation; or
  
• if you have a history of drug or alcohol addiction.
  

Before using Vyvanse, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

• a congenital heart defect;
  
• high blood pressure;
  
• heart failure, heart rhythm disorder, or recent heart attack;
  
• a personal or family history of mental illness, psychotic disorder, bipolar illness, depression, or suicide attempt;
  
• epilepsy or other seizure disorder; or
  
• tics (muscle twitches) or Tourette's syndrome.
  

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. It could also cause premature birth, low birth weight, or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn if the mother takes this medication during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Vyvanse can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Long-term use of Vyvanse can slow a child's growth. Tell your doctor if the child using Vyvanse is not growing or gaining weight properly.

Do not give Vyvanse to a child younger than 6 years old without the advice of a doctor. Vyvanse may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Vyvanse should never be given to another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. Using this medication improperly can cause death or serious side effects on the heart.

How should I take Vyvanse?

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from Vyvanse. You may also be asked to not use the medication for a day or two and watch for any differences in behavior off the medication.

Take this medication with a full glass of water.

It is best to take this medication in the morning. Do not take this medication in the afternoon or evening because it may cause sleep problems (insomnia).

You may take this medication with or without food.

The capsule should be swallowed whole. You may also open the Vyvanse capsule and sprinkle the medicine into a glass of water. After the medicine has dissolved, drink this mixture right away. Do not save the mixture for later use. Discard the empty capsule.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your doctor will need to see you on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Vyvanse.
Store Vyvanse at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep track of how many capsules have been used from each new bottle of this medicine. Vyvanse is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if any person in the household is using this medicine improperly or without a prescription.

What happens if I miss a dose?

What happens if I overdose?

Symptoms of a Vyvanse overdose include restlessness, tremor, muscle twitches, rapid breathing, confusion, hallucinations, panic, aggressiveness, unexplained muscle pain or tenderness, muscle weakness, fever or flu symptoms, and dark colored urine. These symptoms may be followed by depression and tiredness. Other overdose symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, uneven heartbeats, feeling light-headed, fainting, seizure (convulsions), or coma.

What should I avoid while taking Vyvanse?

Avoid drinking fruit juices or taking vitamin C at the same time you take Vyvanse. These can make your body absorb less of the medicine.

What other drugs will affect Vyvanse?

• ammonium chloride, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), K-Phos;
  
• blood pressure medications;
  
• a diuretic (water pill);
  
• cold or allergy medicines (antihistamines);
  
• chlorpromazine (Thorazine);
  
• ethosuximide (Zarontin);
  
• lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid);
  
• methenamine (Hiprex, Mandelamine, Urex);
  
• phenytoin (Dilantin), phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton);
  
• pain medication such as meperidine (Demerol) or propoxyphene (Darvon, Darvocet); or
  
• antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil), amoxapine (Ascendin), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), imipramine (Tofranil), or nortriptyline (Pamelor).
  

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect Vyvanse. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

What does my medication look like?

• Vyvanse 30 mg - white and orange capsule
  
• Vyvanse 50 mg - white and blue capsule
  
• Vyvanse 70 mg - blue and orange capsule