Compare Vyvanse vs. Intuniv
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Helps you focus and stay alert.
Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a first-choice treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, but it can be expensive since it's only available as a brand name product.
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3.7/ 5 average rating with 491 reviewsforVyvanse
Helps you focus your thoughts.
Intuniv (guanfacine ER) is an option for ADHD patients who cannot take stimulants.
Upsides
- Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a first-choice medication to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
- It is usually dosed once a day, so parents don't need to send the medication with their children to school.
- Can take the capsule as a whole or mix the contents with water, orange juice, or yogurt.
- Available as a chewable pill form.
- Not a stimulant and is an option for people who cannot take stimulants.
- Can be used either alone or with other stimulant medications.
- Available in generic.
Downsides
- Need to take Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) in the morning, otherwise it can cause difficulty sleeping at night.
- Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is not available as a generic medication, so it is expensive.
- This medicine has the potential for abuse and dependence.
- Can cause serious side effects for the heart.
- Can also slow growth in children and cause weight loss.
- Intuniv (guanfacine ER) can cause changes in your blood pressure so it will be important to watch your blood pressure regularly.
- May cause drowsiness, dizziness, and headaches especially at higher doses.
- It can make you feel more irritable or anxious. Talk to your doctor if it bothers you.
- Not recommended for people over 65 years old.
- It may cause drowsiness, especially when you first start taking Intuniv (guanfacine ER) or with dose increases, so do not drive until you know how Intuniv (guanfacine ER) affects you.
Used for
- ADHD
- Tourette syndrome (children and adolescents)
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Extended release
Price
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$341.15
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Reviews
491 reviews so far
67%
saidit'sworth it
49%
saiditworked well
17%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Side effects
15possible side effects
- Decreased appetite27%
- Difficulty sleeping27%
- Dry mouth26%
- Diarrhea7%
- Nausea7%
- Anxiety6%
- Loss of appetite5%
- Feeling jittery4%
- Agitation3%
- Increased blood pressure3%
- Sweating3%
- Restlessness3%
- Difficulty breathing2%
- Increased heart rate2%
- Tremor2%
11possible side effects
- Headache27%
- Fatigue22%
- Dizziness16%
- Loss of appetite15%
- Stomach pain12%
- Irritability7%
- Anxiety5%
- Rash3%
- Constipation3%
- Weight gain3%
- Itchiness2%
Risks and risk factors
- High blood pressure
- Taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) 14 days before starting Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)
- Abuse and dependence
- History of drug abuse
- Serious or life-threatening cardiovascular events
- History of heart problems
- Aggressive behavior and psychosis
- History of psychotic episodes
- History of bipolar disorder
- Long-term growth suppression
- Children ages 6 to 12
- Fainting
- High blood pressure
- Heartrate problems
- Sleepiness
- Increased blood pressure and heart rate
- Stopping Intuniv (guanfacine ER) suddenly.
- Heart problems
- History of heart problem