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Vyvanse Oral Uses and How to Use


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Generic Name: LISDEXAMFETAMINE - ORAL
Pronounced: (lis-DEX-am-FET-a-meen)

Vyvanse Oral Uses

Lisdexamfetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments. It may help to increase the ability to pay attention, stay focused, and stop fidgeting.

This medication is a stimulant. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 3 years.

How To Use Vyvanse Oral

Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using this medication and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication with or without food, usually once daily in the morning or as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medication in the afternoon or evening because it may cause you to have trouble sleeping.

If you have trouble swallowing the medication, you may open the capsule and dissolve its contents in a glass of water. Drink the mixture right away. Do not prepare a supply in advance.

Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.

During treatment, your doctor may occasionally recommend stopping the medication for a short time to see whether there are any changes in your behavior and whether the medication is still needed.

This medication may cause withdrawal reactions, especially if it has been used regularly for a long time or in high doses. In such cases, withdrawal symptoms (such as severe tiredness, sleep problems, mental/mood changes like depression) may occur if you suddenly stop using this medication. To prevent withdrawal reactions, your doctor may reduce your dose gradually. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details, and report any withdrawal reactions immediately.

Rarely, abnormal drug-seeking behavior (addiction) is possible with this medication. Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently, or take it for a longer time than prescribed. Properly stop the medication when so directed.

When used for an extended time, this medication may not work as well and may require different dosing. Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working well.

Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.


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