Vyvanse:
Now 2
million prescriptions filled
for ADHD
Casey's
ADHD Symptoms
weren't controlled throughout 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 symptom control from
morning, through homework and family time, for up to 12 hours.
In a Vyvanse clinical study, parents reported ADHD symptom control at approximately
10:00 am, 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm, demonstrating consistent symptom control.
I
wish others could see the child I see.
-A /y v a n s e c
(lisdexamfetamine
'dimesylate) capsules
Consistently Vyvanse
Ask your child's doctor about Vyvanse.
1
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866
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630
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, www.vyvanse.com
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Vyvanse is indicated for the treatment of ADHD. Efficacy based on two controlled
trials in children aged 6 to 12 and one controlled trial in adults.
Tell the doctor about any heart conditions, including structural abnor-
malities, that you, your child, or a family 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,
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;
ad u lt
- 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 associ-
ated 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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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.
Please see Patient Brief Summary of Full Prescribing Information on the previous page.
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