Comparing Adderall vs Vyvanse
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Adderall is a combination of four different amphetamine salts and is used for the treatment of ADHD or narcolepsy. Adderall is potentially addictive and can cause insomnia. Prescribed for ADHD,... View more |
Vyvanse is a stimulant used in the treatment of ADHD and BED. It is potentially addictive and there have been reports of serious cardiac side effects in adults and children. Prescribed for Binge... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Adderall side effects document. |
Common side effects include: insomnia, and irritability. See the full Vyvanse side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Adderall prices and generic prices |
View all Vyvanse prices |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
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| Other amphetamine / dextroamphetamine brands include: Adderall XR, Mydayis |
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Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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34 hours |
1 hour |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 179 drugs are known to interact with Adderall:
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A total of 328 drugs are known to interact with Vyvanse:
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First Approval Date |
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January 19, 1960 |
February 23, 2007 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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