Ritalin vs. Vyvanse WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Ritalin vs. Vyvanse
Ritalin (brand of methylphenidate) and Vyvanse (brand of lisdexamfetamine) are drugs that are commonly used to treat children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD. Both drugs are effective in treating the disorder. Ritalin, other forms of methylphenidate (e.g., Concerta, Daytrana), amphetamine, dextroamphetamine, and lisdexamfetamine are all classified as stimulants. All of these drugs, including Ritalin and Vyvanse, can have significant and sometimes serious side effects. Finding the optimal medication, as well as its dosage, usually results from some trial-and-error cooperation between the physician and the patient (and the parent in the case of children).1
Fast Facts:
- Ritalin was first used to treat ADHD in the 1960s while Vyvanse was approved for pediatric ADHD patients in 2007 and for adults in 2008.2
- In 2007, the FDA required that manufacturers of all ADHD medications to develop Patient Medication Guides to alert patients of possible heart and psychiatric problems associated with these drugs.3
- The most common side effects of stimulants in children are decreased appetite, sleep problems, stomach aches, and headaches.1
- In general, patients who have known serious heart problems should not take stimulant drugs like Ritalin or Vyvanse.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 National Institute of Mental Health: Mental Health Medications: What Medications Are Used to Treat ADHD? (pp. 12-13)
- ↑ Wikipedia: Methylphenidate | Lisdexamfetamine
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 FDA: Cardiovascular and Psychiatric Risks with ADHD Drugs (FDA Patient Safety News: Show #63, May 2007) | Medication Guide – Ritalin | Medication Guide – Vyvanse
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