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What is the best alternative to Vyvanse?
Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) and Ritalin (methylphenidate) are two medications within this class. Other well-known stimulants include Adderall/Adderall XR (amphetamine salts), Concerta (methylphenidate extended-release), Daytrana (methylphenidate), and Focalin/Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate).
What is the generic name for Vyvanse?
Generic Name: lisdexamfetamine It may help to increase the ability to pay attention, stay focused, and stop fidgeting. Lisdexamfetamine may also be used to treat binge eating disorder (BED). It may help to reduce the number of binge eating days. This medication is a stimulant.
Is Elvanse the same as Vyvanse?
The drug lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (commonly shortened to lisdexamfetamine, trade name EU: Elvanse, U.S.: Vyvanse) has been approved in Germany since March 2013 for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children from the age of 6 years.
Is Strattera the same as Vyvanse?
Strattera and Vyvanse are FDA-approved drugs used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, these prescription medications are not the same. Strattera is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). Vyvanse is a stimulant….Dosage and administration.
| Strattera | Vyvanse |
|---|---|
| 100 mg | 70 mg |
Is Concerta the same as Vyvanse?
Both Concerta and Vyvanse are psychostimulants approved to treat ADHD, but there are differences. The most notable difference is that Vyvanse is a prodrug. A prodrug is inactive until the body metabolizes it.
Does Vyvanse 30 mg make you lose weight?
Note: Although Vyvanse can cause weight loss, it shouldn’t be taken specifically for weight loss or to treat obesity. It’s not FDA-approved or recommended for this use because of the risk of serious side effects.
Why is Vyvanse not covered by insurance?
Your problem with medication coverage is not uncommon. Many insurance companies cover only generic forms of ADHD medications, since they are less expensive. Vyvanse is new and under patent, and, because of this, expensive. You may need to pay out-of-pocket for it, or choose another form of the medication.