IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

What is Vyvanse Used For?

Vyvanse is available as a fast-acting or slow-release tablet or chewable. The drug takes effect within about 2 hours of use and typically lasts 10-12 hours following the dose. It’s also normally prescribed in 10, 20, or 30mg pills or chewable tablets. This avoids many of the issues with Adderall, where users who can’t take pills are told to break the capsules open.  

More than 10 million Americans are prescribed Vyvanse or its equivalents. Prescriptions are offered for ADHD, in combination with antidepressants, and for binge eating disorder. Here, Vyvanse is shown to be highly effective at helping individuals with ADHD. ADHD patients who take the grade show marked grade performance, work performance, self-esteem improvements, and reduction in self-harm and suicide attempts. While Vyvanse performs similarly to Adderall, it’s more and more preferred in medical settings because of duration of action. Vyvanse typically lasts 12 hours, or more than enough time for the average school or workday. Adderall typically lasts 6 and must be taken twice throughout the day.  

All amphetamines can be used as a physical and mental performance enhancer. Vyvanse is rarely used for performance enhancement (although it does happen). Instead, the drug is favored as a “study” drug. Here, students in high school and college use Vyvanse to increase focus, memory, working memory, and inhibition control. This makes it easier for students to study, to stay awake and alert for tests. Some studies suggest that as many as 35% of college students use amphetamine derivatives like Vyvanse for this purpose. At the same time, taking larger doses can result in cognitive deterioration rather than modest improvement. Here, users take anywhere from 20 to 50 mg of Vyvanse, usually spread out over the duration of their study.  

All amphetamines cause euphoria in large enough doses. Here, the user will experience 10-12 hours of being “high”, where they seem energetic, active, engaged, and quick to focus on something. This euphoria is normally followed by a crash period, especially if the individual is taking high doses of the drug. However, Vyvanse is not popular for euphoric purposes because it cannot be injected. The drug only works orally, limiting the total high the user can get from the drug.  

Available Strengths

• Vyvanse 10 mg
• Vyvanse 20 mg
• Vyvanse 30 mg
• Vyvanse 40 mg
• Vyvanse 50 mg
• Vyvanse 60 mg
• Vyvanse 70 mg.

VYVANSE FORMS

CAPSULES

10 mg

The medication Vyvanse is available in capsule form. Each 10 mg capsule has a pink body and pink cap imprinted with the letters “S489.” The capsules also contain microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, and magnesium stearate. The capsule shell is made of gelatin, titanium dioxide, and one or more of the following: FD&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 3, FDA/E172 black iron oxide, FDA/E172 yellow iron oxide.

20 mg

Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) dimesylate is a medication used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It is available in capsules with ivory bodies and ivory caps, imprinted with “S489 20 mg”. Each capsule contains 20 mg of the active ingredient. Nonmedicinal ingredients include microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, and magnesium stearate. The capsule shell is made of gelatin, titanium dioxide, and one or more of the following: FD&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 3, FDA/E172 black iron oxide, FDA/E172 yellow iron oxide.

30 mg

Each capsule of Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) dimesylate contains 30 mg of the active ingredient. Nonmedicinal ingredients include microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, and magnesium stearate. The capsule shell is made of gelatin, titanium dioxide, and one or more of the following: FD&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 3, FDA/E172 black iron oxide, FDA/E172 yellow iron oxide No. 40.

40 mg

Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) dimesylate is a white capsule with a blue-green cap imprinted with “S489 40 mg”. Each capsule contains 40 mg of Vyvanse. The nonmedicinal ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, and magnesium stearate. The capsule shell is gelatin, titanium dioxide, and one or more of the following: FD&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 3, FDA/E172 black iron oxide, FDA/E172 yellow iron oxide.

50 mg

Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) dimesylate is a white powder that is soluble in water. Each capsule with blue cap imprinted with “S489 50 mg” and white body contains 50 mg of Vyvanse. Nonmedicinal ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, and magnesium stearate; capsule shell: gelatin, titanium dioxide, and one or more of the following: FD&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 3, FDA/E172 black iron oxide, FDA/E172 yellow iron oxide.

60 mg

Each 60-mg Vyvanse capsule has an aqua blue body and cap imprinted with “S489.” Nonmedicinal ingredients include microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, and magnesium stearate. The capsule shell contains gelatin, titanium dioxide, and one or more of the following: FD&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 3, FDA/E172 black iron oxide, FDA/E172 yellow iron oxide.

70 mg

Each capsule with aqua blue body and aqua blue cap imprinted with “S489 70 mg” contains 70 mg of Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) dimesylate. Nonmedicinal ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, and magnesium stearate; capsule shell: gelatin, titanium dioxide, and one or more of the following: FD&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 3, FDA/E172 black iron oxide, FDA/E172 yellow iron oxide.

Chewable Tablets

10 mg

Each white-to-off-white, round tablet, debossed with “10” on one side and “S489” on the other contains 10 mg of Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine). Nonmedicinal ingredients: artificial strawberry flavouring, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, guar gum, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, and sucralose.

20 mg

Each white-to-off-white, hexagonal tablet, debossed with “20” on one side and “S489” on the other, contains 20 mg of Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine). Nonmedicinal ingredients: artificial strawberry flavouring, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, guar gum, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, and sucralose.

30 mg

Each white-to-off-white, arc-triangular-shaped tablet, debossed with “30” on one side and “S489” on the other, contains 30 mg of Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine). Nonmedicinal ingredients: artificial strawberry flavouring, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, guar gum, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, and sucralose.

40 mg

Each white-to-off-white, capsule-shaped tablet, debossed with “40” on one side and “S489” on the other, contains 40 mg of Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine). Nonmedicinal ingredients: artificial strawberry flavouring, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, guar gum, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, and sucralose.

50 mg

Each white-to-off-white, arc-square-shaped tablet, debossed with “50” on one side and “S489” on the other, contains 50 mg of Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine). Nonmedicinal ingredients: artificial strawberry flavouring, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, guar gum, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, and sucralose.

60 mg

Each white-to-off-white, arc-diamond-shaped tablet, debossed with “60” on one side and “S489” on the other, contains 60 mg of Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine). Nonmedicinal ingredients: artificial strawberry flavouring, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, guar gum, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, and sucralose.

How do I take Vyvanse?

Take Vyvanse once a day in the morning. It’s best to take it in the morning because it can interfere with sleep if taken later in the day. Vyvanse can be taken with or without food. Vyvanse is often started at a lower dose and increased based on your response. Always be sure to take Vyvanse exactly as your doctor tells you to take it.

Your doctor may sometimes stop your Vyvanse treatment for a period of time to check your symptoms of ADHD or binge eating disorder.

Vyvanse comes in capsules or chewable tablets. For children or others who prefer a softer or liquid formulation, the Vyvanse capsules can be opened and taken with yogurt, water or orange juice. Ask your pharmacist how to do this correctly.

Don’t take Vyvanse if you or your child are taking or have taken an anti-depression medicine called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) within the past 14 days. Also, don’t take Vyvanse if you are sensitive or allergic to Vyvanse or any of its ingredients, or had a reaction to other stimulant medicines.

•  adults with ADHD, Vyvanse was shown in clinical studies to improve attention at 2 hours and up to 14 hours after taking a dose.
• In children with ADHD, aged 6-12, Vyvanse was shown to start working within 1.5 hours after taking the medication and up to 13 hours after the morning dose.
• Vyvanse is a maintenance (long-term) medication taken once a day in the morning, but your doctor may hold your treatment for a period of time to check your symptoms.
• Common side effects with Vyvanse often include decreased appetite, trouble sleeping, decreased weight and dry mouth. Let your doctor know if you have high blood pressure.