Description

What is Vyvanse 50mg?

Vyvanse 50mg is a medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Treatment for ADHD also generally involves behavioral therapies.

Vyvanse 50mg (lisdexamfetamine) is is not indicated or recommended for weight loss. Use of other sympathomimetic drugs for weight loss has been associated with serious cardiovascular adverse events.

How it works

Vyvanse 50mg belongs to a class of drugs called amphetamines. A class of drugs is a group of medications that work in a similar way. These drugs are often used to treat similar conditions.

Vyvanse works by increasing levels of certain brain chemicals. This helps improve concentration and focus, and reduce hyperactivity and impulsiveness.

Side effects Vyvanse 50mg

Vyvanse oral capsule doesn’t cause drowsiness, but it can cause other side effects.

More common side effects

The more common side effects that can occur with Vyvanse when used to treat ADHD include:

• anxiety
• decreased appetite
• diarrhea
• dizziness
• dry mouth
• irritability
• nausea
• trouble sleeping
• upper stomach pain
• vomiting
• weight loss

The more common side effects that can occur with lisdexamfetamine when used to treat BED include:

• dry mouth
• trouble sleeping
• decreased appetite
• increased heart rate
• constipation
• feeling jittery
• anxiety

If these effects are mild, they may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks.

If they’re more severe or don’t go away, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Serious side effects

Serious side effects and their symptoms can include the following:

• Allergic reactions. Symptoms can include:
  • skin rash
  • itching or hives
  • swelling of your face, lips, or tongue
• Mental health problems. Symptoms can include:
  • suicidal thoughts or other mood changes
  • hallucinations or loss of contact with reality
• Heart problems. Symptoms can include:
  • chest pain or chest tightness
  • fast, irregular heart rate
  • high blood pressure
  • shortness of breath
• Vision problems. Symptoms can include:
  • changes in vision
  • blurred vision
• Neurological problems. Symptoms can include:
  • confusion or trouble speaking or understanding
  • seizures
  • severe headaches
  • trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordination
  • uncontrollable head, mouth, neck, arm, or leg movements
• Fingers or toes that feel numb, cool, or painful
• Prolonged or painful erection

Storage Vyvanse 50mg

• Store this drug in temperatures ranging from 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).
• Keep the medication away from light.
• Don’t store this drug in moist or damp areas, such as bathrooms.
• Store the drug in a safe place, such as in a locked cabinet.
• Don’t throw away unused capsules in your household trash.

Dosage Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)?