V y v a n s e :
Now
1
. 5
million prescriptions written for ADHD
C a se y 's ADHD symptoms
w eren't controlled th roughout her busy day.
Her teachers, coaches and even her friends didn't know the Casey I know.
Vyvanse has been shown to provide consistent ADHD sym ptom control from
m orning, through hom ew ork and fam ily tim e, for up to 12 hours.
In a Vyvanse clinical study, parents reported ADHD sym ptom control at approxim ately
1 0 :0 0
am , 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm, dem onstrating consistent sym ptom control.
I
wish others could see the child I see.
.: V y v a n s e c
(iisdexam
fetam
ine
‘dimesylate) capsules
Consistently Vyvanse
Ask your child's doctor about Vyvanse. 1-866-630-1283, www.vyvanse.com
Important Safety Information
Tell the doctor about any heart conditions, including structural abnorm ali-
ties, that you, your child, or a fam ily member, may have. Inform the doctor
immediately
if 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, pseudoephed-
rine); 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
Please see Brief Summary of Full Prescribing Information on the previous page.
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 useof drugs
of this type. Tell the doctor if you or your child has blurred vision while taking Vyvanse.
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Support Company™
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Inc.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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