Comparing Vyvanse vs Wellbutrin SR
| Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) | Wellbutrin SR (bupropion) |
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| Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) | Wellbutrin SR (bupropion) |
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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
Prescribed for Major Depressive Disorder, Depression. Wellbutrin SR may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) | More about Wellbutrin SR (bupropion) | ||||||||||||||||
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Vyvanse has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 974 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
Wellbutrin SR has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 146 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% 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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View all Wellbutrin SR side effects |
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Other bupropion brands include: Aplenzin, Budeprion, Budeprion SR, Forfivo XL, Wellbutrin XL | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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1 hour |
30 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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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 394 drugs are known to interact with Vyvanse:
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A total of 559 drugs are known to interact with Wellbutrin SR:
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February 23, 2007 |
October 04, 1996 |
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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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