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T h is is w h a t su cce ssfu l
A D H D m a n a g e m e n t
c o u ld lo o k lik e .
F ra n 's A D H D s y m p to m s w eren't
co n tro lled d u rin g her day. She had tro ub le
fo cu sin g and fin ish in g her w ork.
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FOR ADULTS WITH ADHD
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(lisdexamfetamine
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Vyvanse: Now approved for adults with ADHD.
In a c lin ic a l s t u d y o f a d u lt s w ith A D H D ,
o n c e d a ily V y v a n s e s ig n if ic a n t ly im p ro v e d
s y m p to m s of in a tten tio n (e.g. lack o f focus),
h yp eractiv ity, and im p u lsiv ity w ith in one w eek.
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Im portant Safety Information
Tell the doctor about any heart conditions, including structural abnorm ali-
ties, that yo u ,yo u r child, or a fam ily member, m ay nave. Inform the doctor
immediately
it you or your child develops symptoms that suggest heart
problems, such as chest pain or fainting.
Vyvanse should not be taken if you or your child has advanced disease
of the blood vessels (arteriosclerosis); symptomatic heart disease; moderate
to severe high blood pressure; overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism);
known allergy or unusual reactions to drugs called sympathomimetic amines
(for example,
pseudoephedrine); seizures; glaucoma; a history of problems
with alcohol or drugs; agitated states; taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
(MAOI) within the last
14
days.
Tell the doctor
before
taking Vyvanse if you or your child is being treated for or
has symptoms of depression (sadness, worthlessness, or hopelessness) or bipolar
disorder; has abnormal thought or visions, hears abnormal sounds, or has been
diagnosed with psychosis; has had seizures or abnormal EEGs; has or has had
high blood pressure; exhibits aggressive behavior or hostility. Tell the doctor
immediately
if you or your child develops any of these conditions or symptoms
while taking Vyvanse.
Abuse of amphetamines may lead to dependence. Misuse of amphetamine
may cause sudden death and serious cardiovascular adverse events. These
events have also been reported rarely with amphetamine use.
Vyvanse was generally well tolerated in clinical studies.The most common side
effects reported in studies of Vyvanse were:
children
- decreased appetite,
difficulty falling asleep, stomachache, and irritability;
adult
- decreased appetite,
difficulty falling asleep, and dry mouth.
Aggression, new abnormal thoughts/behaviors, mania, growth suppression,
worsening of motion or verbal tics, and Tourette's syndrome have been
associated with use of drugs of this type. Tell the doctor if you or your child has
blurred vision while taking Vyvanse.
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