Concerta vs. Vyvanse

• Are Concerta and Vyvanse the Same Thing?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Concerta?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Vyvanse?
• What Is Concerta?
• What Is Vyvanse?
• What Drugs Interact with Concerta?
• What Drugs Interact with Vyvanse?
• How Should Concerta Be Taken?
• How Should Vyvanse Be Taken?

Concerta(methylphenidate发布平板电脑)和扩展Vyvanse(lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) arecentral nervous systemstimulants used to treatattention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD).

Vyvanse is also used to treat moderate to severebinge eating disorder.

Commonside effectsof Concerta include:

• stomach疼痛,
• loss of appetite,
• headache,
• dry mouth,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• sleepproblems (insomnia),
• anxiety,
• dizziness,
• weight loss,
• 易怒,
• vision problems,
• skinrash,
• nervousness,
• numbness/tingling/cold feelinginthe hands orfeet, and
• sweating.

Common side effects of Vyvanse include:

• slowing of growth (height and weight) in children

The most common side effects of Vyvanse in ADHD include:

• anxiety
• decreased appetite
• diarrhea
• dizziness
• drymouth
• irritability
• loss of appetite
• nausea
• trouble sleeping
• upper stomach pain
• vomiting
• weight loss

The most common side effects of Vyvanse in BED include:

• dry mouth
• trouble sleeping
• decreased appetite
• increasedheart rate
• constipation
• feeling jittery
• anxiety

Talk to yourdoctorif you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away.

These are not all the possible side effects of Vyvanse. For more information ask your doctor orpharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Concerta is acentralnervous system stimulantprescriptionmedicine. It is used for the treatment ofattentiondeficit andhyperactivitydisorder (ADHD). Concerta may help increase attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in patients with ADHD.

Concerta should be used as a part of a total treatment program for ADHD that may include counseling or other therapies.

Concerta is a federally controlledsubstance(CII) because it can be abused or lead to dependence. Keep Concerta in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse. Selling or giving away Concerta may harm others, and is against the law.

Tell your doctor if you or your child has (or has afamily history的电动汽车er abused or been dependent onalcohol, prescription medicines, or street drugs.

Vyvanse is a central nervous system stimulant prescription medicine used to treat:

• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Vyvanse may help increase attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in patients with ADHD
• Binge Eating Disorder (BED). Vyvanse may help reduce the number of binge eating days in patients with BED

Vyvanse is not for weight loss. It is not known if Vyvanse is safe and effective for the treatment ofobesity.

It is not known if Vyvanse is safe and effective in children with ADHD under 6 years of age or in patients with BED under 18 years of age.

Do not take Vyvanse if you:

• are taking or have taken within the past 14 days an anti-depressionmedicine called amonoamine oxidase inhibitororMAOI
• are sensitive to, allergic to, or had a reaction to other stimulant medicines

Before you take Vyvanse, tell your doctor if you have or if there is afamilyhistory of:

• heartproblems, heart defects,high blood pressure
• mental problems includingpsychosis,mania, bipolar illness, or depression
• circulationproblems in fingers and toes

Tell your doctor if:

• You have anykidneyproblems. Your doctor may lower your dose.
• You arepregnantor plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Vyvanse may harm your unborn baby
• You arebreastfeedingor plan to breastfeed. Vyvanse can pass into your milk. Do not breastfeed while taking Vyvanse. Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you take Vyvanse.

Tell your doctor if you or your child is pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Tell your doctor about all of the medicines that you or your child takes including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.Concerta and some medicines may interact with each other and cause serious side effects. Sometimes the doses of other medicines will need to be adjusted while taking Concerta.

Your doctor will decide whether Concerta can be taken with other medicines.

Especially tell your doctor if you or your child takes:

• antidepression medicines including MAOIs
• seizuremedicines
• bloodthinner medicines
• blood pressuremedicines
• cold orallergymedicines that contain decongestants

Know the medicines that you or your child takes. Keep a list of your medicines with you toshowyour doctor and pharmacist.

Do not start any new medicine while taking Concerta without talking to your doctor first.

Tell your doctor about all of the medicines that you take, including prescription andover-the-countermedicines,vitamins, andherbalsupplements.

Vyvanse canaffectthe way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how Vyvanse works. Using Vyvanse with other medicines can cause serious side effects.

Especially tell your doctor if you takeanti-depression medicines including MAOIs.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a list of these medicines if you are not sure.

Know the medicines that you take. Keep a list of them to show your doctor and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.

Do not start any new medicine while taking Vyvanse without talking to your doctor first.

Do not drive, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how Vyvanse affects you

Take Concerta exactly as prescribed. Your doctor may adjust the dose until it is right for you or your child.

Do not chew, crush, or divide the tablets.

Swallow Concerta tablets whole withwateror other liquids. Tell your doctor if you or your child cannot swallow Concerta whole. A different medicine may need to be prescribed.

Concerta can be taken with or withoutfood.

Take Concerta once each day in the morning. Concerta is an extended-releasetablet. It releasesmedicationinto your or your child's body throughout the day.

The Concerta tablet does not dissolve completely in the body after all the medicine has been released. You or your child may sometimes notice the empty tablet in abowelmovement. This is normal.

From time to time, your doctor may stop Concerta treatment for a while to check ADHD symptoms.

Your doctor may do regular checks of the blood, heart, and blood pressure while taking Concerta. Children should have their height and weight checked often while taking Concerta. Concerta treatment may be topped if a problem is found during these check-ups.

If you or your child takes too much Concerta or verdoses, call your doctor orpoison control centerright away, or get emergency treatment.

• Take Vyvanse exactly as your doctor tells you to take it.
• Your doctor may change your dose until it is right for you.
• Take Vyvanse 1 time each day in the morning.
• Vyvanse can be taken with or without food.
• Vyvanse capsules may be swallowed whole.
• If you have trouble swallowing capsules, open your Vyvansecapsuleand pour all the powder intoyogurt, water, or orange juice.
• Use all of the Vyvanse powder from the capsule so you get all of the medicine.
• Using a spoon, break apart any powder that is stuck together. Stir the Vyvanse powder and yogurt, water or orange juice until they are completely mixed together.
• Eat all the yogurt or drink all the water or orange juice right away after it has been mixed with Vyvanse. Do not store the yogurt, water, or orange juice after it has been mixed with Vyvanse. It is normal to see afilmy coating on the inside of your glass or container after you eat or drink all the Vyvanse.
• Your doctor may sometimes stop Vyvanse treatment for a while to check your ADHD or your BED symptoms.
• Your doctor may do regular checks of your heart, and blood pressure while taking Vyvanse.
• Children should have their height and weight checked often while taking Vyvanse. Vyvanse treatment may be stopped if a problem.
• If you take too much Vyvanse, call your doctor orpoisoncontrolcenter (1-800-222-1222) right away, or get to the nearesthospitalemergency room.