Comparing Pristiq vs Vyvanse
| Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) | Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) |
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| Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) | Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Major Depressive Disorder, Depression. Pristiq may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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 Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) | More about Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) | ||||||||||||||||
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Pristiq has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 1132 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
Vyvanse has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 979 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 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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11 hours |
1 hour |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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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A total of 483 drugs are known to interact with Pristiq:
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A total of 396 drugs are known to interact with Vyvanse:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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February 29, 2008 |
February 23, 2007 |
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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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