Vyvanse Alternatives Compared
| Vyvanse | Adderall | Adderall XR |
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| Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) | Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) | Adderall XR (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) |
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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 |
Prescription only
Adderall is a combination of four different amphetamine salts and may be used to improve attention, focus, or reduce impulsive behaviors in children over the age of 3 and adults with ADHD. It can... View more |
Prescription only
Adderall XR is a long-acting, once-daily formulation that combines four different amphetamine salts into one product and may be used to improve attention and focus, or reduce impulsive behaviors in... View more |
Related suggestions ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
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| More about Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) | More about Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) | More about Adderall XR (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
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Vyvanse has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 937 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
Adderall has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 481 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
Adderall XR has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 231 ratings on Drugs.com. 75% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 11% reported a negative effect. |
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Common side effects include:
See also: Vyvanse side effects in more detail. |
See also: Adderall side effects in more detail. |
Common side effects include:
See also: Adderall XR side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
View all Vyvanse prices |
View all Adderall prices and generic prices |
View all Adderall XR prices and generic prices |
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Other amphetamine / dextroamphetamine brands include: Adderall XR, Mydayis | Other amphetamine / dextroamphetamine brands include: Adderall, Mydayis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The 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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1 hour |
34 hours |
34 hours |
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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. |
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. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 340 drugs are known to interact with Vyvanse:
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A total of 181 drugs are known to interact with Adderall:
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A total of 181 drugs are known to interact with Adderall XR:
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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February 23, 2007 |
January 19, 1960 |
October 11, 2001 |
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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.
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