Comparing Lyrica vs Vyvanse
| Lyrica (pregabalin) | Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) |
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| Lyrica (pregabalin) | Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) |
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Prescription only
Lyrica can help relieve nerve pain and control seizures but it is likely to cause drowsiness. Prescribed for Neuropathic Pain, Neuralgia, Fibromyalgia, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Postherpetic... View more |
Prescription only
Vyvanse is a stimulant used for the treatment of ADHD to reduce symptoms such as impulsiveness and hyperactivity and to increase attention. It can also help increase the number of binge-free days per... View more |
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| More about Lyrica (pregabalin) | More about Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) | ||||||||||||||||
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Lyrica has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 930 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% reported a negative effect. |
Vyvanse has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 975 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
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| Other pregabalin brands include: Lyrica CR | Other lisdexamfetamine brands include: Arynta | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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6.3 hours |
1 hour |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4. |
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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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 287 drugs are known to interact with Lyrica:
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A total of 395 drugs are known to interact with Vyvanse:
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December 30, 2004 |
February 23, 2007 |
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N/A |
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1 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.
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