Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate) Capsules For ADHD ... - RxList

What Is Vyvanse?

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) is a central nervous system stimulant used to treat:

• attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and
• moderate to severe binge eating disorder

What Are Side Effects of Vyvanse?

Vyvanse may cause serious side effects including:

• chest pain,
• trouble breathing,
• pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest,
• lightheadedness,
• hallucinations,
• new behavior problems,
• aggression,
• hostility,
• paranoia,
• numbness,
• pain,
• cold feeling,
• unexplained wounds, and
• skin color changes (pale, red or blue) in your fingers or toes

Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.

Common side effects of Vyvanse include

• anorexia,
• anxiety,
• decreased appetite,
• weight loss,
• diarrhea,
• dizziness,
• dry mouth,
• irritability,
• sleep problems (insomnia),
• nausea,
• abdominal or stomach pain,
• vomiting,
• increased heart rate,
• constipation,
• jittery feeling,
• mild skin rash,
• an unpleasant taste in your mouth,
• headache,
• nervousness,
• sweating, and
• restlessness.

Tell your doctor if you have serious side effects of Vyvanse including:

• blurred vision,
• fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat,
• mental/mood/behavior changes such as:
• agitation,
• aggression,
• mood swings,
• depression,
• hallucinations,
• abnormal thoughts or behavior,
• suicidal thoughts or attempts
• uncontrolled movements,
• muscle twitching or shaking,
• numbness/pain/skin color change/sensitivity to temperature in the fingers or toes,
• outbursts of words or sounds,
• a change in sexual ability or interest,
• swelling ankles or feet,
• extreme tiredness,
• rapid or unexplained weight loss, or
• frequent or prolonged erections (in males)

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
• Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in your chest; shortness of breath; and sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out;
• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.

This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

Dosage for Vyvanse

The recommended dose of Vyvanse is 30 mg once daily in the morning. The maximum recommended dose is 70 mg/day.

What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Vyvanse?

Vyvanse may interact with

• ammonium chloride,
• ascorbic acid (vitamin C),
• K-Phos,
• blood pressure medications,
• diuretics (water pills),
• antihistamines,
• chlorpromazine,
• ethosuximide,
• lithium,
• methenamine,
• phenytoin,
• phenobarbital,
• pain medication, or
• antidepressants

Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.

Vyvanse During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

During pregnancy, Vyvanse should be taken only if prescribed. This medication passes into breast milk and could have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Breastfeeding is not recommended while using this drug. Withdrawal symptoms may occur if you suddenly stop using this medication.

Additional Information

Our Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.