Vyvanse

How to use Vyvanse

Check out the medication guide provided from your pharmacist before you begin taking the drug lisdexamfetamine and every time you receive an refill. If you have questions you should ask your doctor or pharmacist. 

Use this medication either with or without food, as prescribed by your doctor typically once daily at the beginning of each day. Don't take this medication during the evening or in the afternoon as it could cause difficulty sleeping. The dosage will depend on your health condition, as well as your your response to treatment. Your physician may alter your dosage to determine the appropriate dose for you. Follow the doctor's advice attentively.

If you're using tablets that chew, you should chew it well before swallowing.

If you're using the capsule version of this medicine, you should swallow the capsule in its entirety. However, if you are having difficulty swallowing the capsule you can break it and put the contents (powder) into the form of a glass of water or orange juice, or mix it into yogurt. Utilize the spoon to break up any powder that has become stuck to each other. Stir until the contents disintegrate completely. Consume or drink the mixture immediately. Don't prepare a bottle beforehand. It is common to notice an oily coating within your glass or container when you consume all the medication.

Make sure you take this medication on a regular basis to reap the maximum benefits from it. To aid in remembering taking it, do it daily at the same time every day.

Side Effects

Constipation, nausea, vomiting stomach/abdominal pain and loss of appetite. headache, dry mouth anxiety, dizziness, difficulty sweating, sleeping and weight loss as well as irritability and restlessness can be present. When any of the symptoms persist or get worse, consult your physician and pharmacist immediately.

Be aware that your physician has prescribed this medication because he or she determined that the benefits to patients is far greater than chance of adverse side negative effects. A majority of people who take the medication don't suffer from severe side effects.

This medication can increase the blood pressure. Be sure to check the pressure regularly. Check your pressure on a regular basis and inform your doctor if your results are too high.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: blurred vision, fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, mental/mood/behavior changes (such as agitation, aggression, mood swings, depression, hallucinations, abnormal thoughts/behavior, suicidal thoughts/attempts), uncontrolled movements, muscle twitching/shaking, signs of blood flow problems in the fingers or toes (such as coldness, numbness, pain, or skin color changes), unusual wounds on the fingers or toes, outbursts of words/sounds, change in sexual ability/interest, swelling ankles/feet, extreme tiredness, rapid/unexplained weight loss, frequent/prolonged erections (in males).

See a doctor immediately If you are experiencing any grave side effects, like breathing problems, fainting, left arm/chest/jaw pain, seizures, weakness on the opposite side of the body, difficulty speaking and confusion, or abrupt visual changes.

Precautions

Before you take this medication inform your physician or pharmacist if you're sensitive to it or to other drugs that are sympathomimetic (such as dextroamphetamine or amphetamine) or if you are allergic to any other substances. This medication may contain inactive ingredients that can trigger allergic reactions or other issues. Ask your doctor for more information.

Before you start using this medicine inform your physician or pharmacist about your medical history, focusing on blood circulation problems (such as Raynaud's Disease) or other mental or mood disorders (such as severe agitation psychosis) or a family medical history of mental or mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, depression suicidal and psychotic disorders) Heart problems (including irregular heartbeats or coronary artery disease prior heart attacks, heart failing, cardiovascular myopathy and issues with the structure of the heart, like valve issues) and family history of heart issues (such such as sudden deaths or irregular heartbeat) and the history of stroke or high blood pressure hyperactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) and a particular eye issue (glaucoma) seizures kidney illness, or a family experience with a substance-use disorder (such as excessive use of or addiction to alcohol/drugs) and a personal or family history of muscle movements that are uncontrolled (such such as the Tourette's disorder).