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If y o u r child has A D H D ,
ta lk to a p e d ia tric ia n a b o u t V yvanse.
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In a clinical study of children with ADHD,
Vyvanse was shown to provide ADHD symptom
control at
90
minutes after taking. The most
common side effects were decreased appetite,
trouble sleeping, headache, and irritability.
INDICATION
Vyvanse is a prescription medicine for the treatment of ADHD. Efficacy
based on two controlled trials in children aged 6 to 12 and two controlled
trials in adults. Vyvanse should be used as part of a total treatment
program that may include counseling or other therapies.
IMPORTANT SAFETY IN FO RM ATIO N__________________________________
Vyvanse is a stim ulant m edicine. Abuse o f stim ulants m ay lead to
dependence. M isuse of stim ulants m ay cause sudden death and
serious cardiovascular adverse events.These events have also been
reported rarely w ith stim ulant use.___________________________________
Tell th e doctor about any heart conditions, including structural
abnorm alities, th a t you, your child, or a fam ily m em ber, m ay 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); 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 thoughts 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.
Talk to your health care provider if your child experiences slowing of
growth (height and weight). Children should have their height and weight
checked periodically while taking Vyvanse. Your healthcare provider may
stop Vyvanse treatment if a problem is found during these check-ups.
The most common side effects reported in studies of Vyvanse were upper
belly pain, dry mouth, weight loss, irritability, vomiting, nausea, dizziness,
trouble sleeping and decreased appetite.
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.
Please see Patient Brief Sum m ary on adjacent page.
CONSISTENTLY
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drugs to th e FD A . V isit w w w .fd a .g o v /m e d w a tc h , o r call 1 -8 0 0 -F D A -1 0 8 8 .
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