Vyvanse Alternatives Compared
| 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 used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children aged 6 years and older. It is a long-acting capsule that is taken once daily and contains four... 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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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. |
Adderall has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 507 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Adderall XR has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 240 ratings on Drugs.com. 74% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
View all Vyvanse side effects |
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View all Adderall XR side effects |
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| Other lisdexamfetamine brands include: Arynta | Other amphetamine / dextroamphetamine brands include: Adderall XR, Mydayis | Other amphetamine / dextroamphetamine brands include: Adderall, Mydayis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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14 hours |
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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 395 drugs are known to interact with Vyvanse:
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A total of 220 drugs are known to interact with Adderall:
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A total of 220 drugs are known to interact with Adderall XR:
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February 23, 2007 |
January 19, 1960 |
October 11, 2001 |
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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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