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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Vyvanse taken in 25-mg, 80-mg, 90-mg, 100-mg, or 120-mg doses? The dosages listed above are not typically recommended for Vyvanse. The usual starting dosage of Vyvanse is 30 milligrams (mg) per day, while the maximum recommended dosage is 70 mg per day. For details about how doctors may prescribe the drug, see the “Vyvanse: Dosage” section above. Do doctors prescribe Vyvanse for anxiety or depression? Doctors aren’t likely to prescribe Vyvanse to treat anxiety or depression. The drug isn’t currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for these uses. In fact, Vyvanse may cause new or worsened mental health conditions as a side effect. For example, the drug could worsen anxiety or depression in people who already have these conditions. For this reason, doctors typically don’t prescribe Vyvanse to treat anxiety or depression. If you’re interested in treatment options for anxiety or depression, talk with your doctor. They can recommend treatment options that may be best for you. Will Vyvanse cause weight gain or hair loss? Vyvanse isn’t likely to cause weight gain. This wasn’t reported as a side effect in clinical studies of the drug. In fact, weight loss, rather than weight gain, is common with Vyvanse. To learn more, see the “Vyvanse: Side effects” section above. It’s possible that Vyvanse may cause hair loss. This side effect wasn’t reported in clinical studies. However, hair loss has been reported since the drug became available for use. To learn more about weight gain and hair loss with Vyvanse, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. Is it safe to take Vyvanse in the morning and Adderall in the afternoon? Doctors typically won’t prescribe Vyvanse in the morning in combination with Adderall in the afternoon. Both Vyvanse and Adderall are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). And both drugs belong to a class of drugs called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants. Because these drugs belong to the same class, they work similarly in the body. And this means they cause similar side effects. Taking both Vyvanse and Adderall could increase your risk of side effects from each drug. If you find that your Vyvanse dose wears off in the afternoon, talk with doctor. They may suggest a different dosage for you. Or they may switch you to a different treatment option instead of Vyvanse. What is Vyvanse’s effect on metabolism? It’s possible that Vyvanse could affect your body’s metabolism. (“Metabolism” describes the chemical processes that help your body function.) Vyvanse belongs to a class of drugs called CNS stimulants. The drug works by stimulating (activating) the CNS. This increases the level of certain brain chemicals, including norepinephrine and dopamine. These chemicals are also thought to play a role
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