Vyvanse is prescribed to treat ADHD in adults and certain children and binge eating disorder in adults. Whether there are alternatives available depends on the condition you’re taking Vyvanse to treat.
Several alternatives are available to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) . But no other drugs besides Vyvanse are currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat binge eating disorder (BED). Alternatives for ADHD
In addition to Vyvanse, several other drugs are prescribed to treat ADHD in adults and certain children. Examples include: methylphenidate ( Concerta , Ritalin , Quillivant XR )
atomoxetine ( Strattera )
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine ( Adderall )
viloxazine ( Qelbree )
Although these drugs are all used to treat ADHD, they may have some key differences in their dosages, side effects, and possible interactions.
To learn more about how these drugs compare as ADHD treatments and whether one might be right for you, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You can also see the following sections for an overview of how Vyvanse compares with these alternatives. Vyvanse vs. Ritalin
The following table gives some details on how Vyvanse and Ritalin compare when used for ADHD. Vyvanse Ritalin Prescribed for adults and children ages 6 years and older with ADHD adults and children ages 6 years and older with ADHD Forms • oral capsule• chewable tablet • oral tablet• extended-release* oral capsule (called Ritalin LA) Common side effects • dry mouth • diarrhea• weight loss• insomnia • anxiety • reduced appetite • increased heart rate• heart palpitations • headache• insomnia• upper abdominal pain • reduced appetite To learn more about how these drugs compare, see this Vyvanse vs. Ritalin article . * “Extended-release” means the drug is released slowly into your body over a long period of time. Vyvanse vs. Strattera See the following table to learn how these drugs are alike and different. Vyvanse Strattera Prescribed for adults and children ages 6 years and older with ADHD adults and children ages 6 years and older with ADHD Forms • oral capsule• chewable tablet oral capsule Common side effects • dry mouth• diarrhea• weight […]
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