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:: Important Safety Information :: Full Prescribing Information :: Medication Guide

As with any medication, it's essential to know of any potential side effects. See the Medication Guide

In a clinical study, the most common side effects of Vyvanse were decreased appetite, difficulty falling asleep, stomachache and irritability.

In addition, the following information is also important for parents and caregivers to keep in mind:

Before starting Vyvanse, be sure to tell your child's doctor about any and all medications being taken by your child, including herbal and over-the-counter products
Do not share Vyvanse with anyone else and only give your child the amount prescribed by the doctor
Vyvanse should be stored in a safe place at room temperature
Keep Vyvanse, and all medicines, out of the reach of children

As with all medications, be sure to talk to your child's doctor about any side effects your child may experience.

Important Safety Information

Vyvanse is indicated for the treatment of ADHD. Efficacy based on two controlled trials in children aged 6 to 12 and one controlled trial in adults.

Tell the doctor about any heart conditions, including structural abnormalities, that you, your child, or a family member, may have. Inform the doctor immediately if you or your child develops symptoms that suggest heart problems, such as chest pain or fainting.

Vyvanse should not be taken if you or your child has advanced disease of the blood vessels (arteriosclerosis); symptomatic heart disease; moderate to severe high blood pressure; overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism); known allergy or unusual reactions to drugs called sympathomimetic amines (for example, pseudoephedrine); seizures; glaucoma; a history of problems with alcohol or drugs; agitated states; taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) within the last 14 days.

Tell the doctor before taking Vyvanse if you or your child is being treated for or has symptoms of depression (sadness, worthlessness, or hopelessness) or bipolar disorder; has abnormal thought or visions, hears abnormal sounds, or has been diagnosed with psychosis; has had seizures or abnormal EEGs; has or has had high blood pressure; exhibits aggressive behavior or hostility. Tell the doctor immediately if you or your child develops any of these conditions or symptoms while taking Vyvanse.

Abuse of amphetamines may lead to dependence. Misuse of amphetamine may cause sudden death and serious cardiovascular adverse events. These events have also been reported rarely with amphetamine use.

Vyvanse was generally well tolerated in clinical studies. The most common side effects reported in studies of Vyvanse were: children — decreased appetite, difficulty falling asleep, stomachache, and irritability; adult — decreased appetite, difficulty falling asleep, and dry mouth.

Aggression, new abnormal thoughts/behaviors, mania, growth suppression, worsening of motion or verbal tics, and Tourette's syndrome have been associated with use of drugs of this type. Tell the doctor if you or your child has blurred vision while taking Vyvanse.

For more information, please see Full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide.

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