This medication contains a stimulant. It may cause side effects such as dizziness, changes in vision, and trouble sleeping. It can also increase the risk of heart problems and stroke in people with heart conditions or a history of heart attacks.
Do not take this medication if you are pregnant. It may harm your unborn baby. Also, it passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant.
What is this drug used for?
Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) is a stimulant prescription medicine that is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is in a class of medications called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants.
It works by changing the way the brain and nerves work in order to increase focus and decrease impulsiveness. It is a first-choice treatment for ADHD in adults and children 6 years of age or older. It can be expensive, however, as it is only available as a brand-name medication.
It comes in capsules and chewable tablets. The capsules have a white body with a blue green cap, and the tablet has a white to off-white capsule-shaped tablet debossed with “40” on one side. It contains 40 mg of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate. When snorted, this drug can damage the nose and throat. It is not intended to be snorted orally and should only be taken by mouth. It should never be injected or smoked. For more information, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
How should I take this drug?
Taking this medication correctly is important to get the best results. If you have any questions about your dosing, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Take this drug by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor. It is usually taken once a day in the morning. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible in the morning. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
This medication can cause changes in mood, feelings of restlessness, or muscle twitches. If these symptoms are severe, contact your doctor immediately. This medication may also cause psychotic or manic symptoms in some people, especially children and teenagers, even those who do not have a history of mental health problems. Call your doctor right away if you or a family member develop these symptoms.
Dosage
The usual starting dosage for adults and children 6 years of age and older is 30 milligrams (mg) taken once a day in the morning. Your doctor may slowly increase the dose until your symptoms improve or a maximum daily dose of 70 mg is reached. Each white-to-off-white, arc-diamond-shaped tablet, debossed with “60” on one side and “S489” on the other contains 60 mg of lisdexamfetamine. Nonmedicinal ingredients include artificial strawberry flavouring, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose and sucralose.
The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Do not increase the dose or frequency without your doctor’s permission. This medication can become habit-forming.
This medication is a schedule 2 controlled substance. Keep out of the reach of children. Store at room temperature and protect from light. This medication should not be used by pregnant women. This drug passes into breast milk and may cause serious effects in a nursing child.
Side effects
The drug information provided herein is intended to help you understand how this medication works, its side effects and possible interactions with other medications. It should not be used to replace the advice of your doctor or other health care provider.
Medications such as this one may cause emotional and behaviour changes in some people. These changes may be serious or life threatening. It is important to monitor yourself or your child closely for these changes, especially if they are new or worsening. If you notice any of these symptoms, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
This medication should be used during pregnancy only if the benefits outweigh the risks. It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before breastfeeding. This medication can cause addiction, so do not increase your dose or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. This can lead to a dangerous overdose.s489 pill 40 mg
