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Weight Loss Medicine and Prescriptions – Vyvanse

August 17, 2016

Weight Loss Medicine and Prescriptions - Vyvanse

Weight Loss Medicine and Prescriptions - Vyvanse

Binge Eating Disorder (B.E.D.) is the most common eating disorder among adults in the US compared to anorexia and bulimia. Advances in medicine in the last few years have resulted in B.E.D. being recognized as a real medical condition. While the exact cause of B.E.D. is unknown, certain brain chemicals may play a role. Risk factors may include family history and certain life experiences. More research is needed to determine the possible causes of B.E.D.

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

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

Medicine is not appropriate for all adults with Binge Eating Disorder. Talk to your doctor to see what might be right for you.

It’s Not Just Overeating

Learn about the symptoms of B.E.D. in adults

Are you curious about B.E.D.? The most important step is talking with your doctor.

Is Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Right for You?

Vyvanse is the first and only medication approved to treat moderate to severe Binge Eating Disorder in adults. For adults who have been diagnosed with moderate to severe B.E.D., Vyvanse may be able to help them get control of binge eating. Vyvanse is not for weight loss. It is not known if Vyvanse is safe and effective for the treatment of obesity. As with any medical condition, Binge Eating Disorder can only be diagnosed by a doctor or other trained health care professional. Medicine is not appropriate for all adults with Binge Eating Disorder.

Concerned about side effects? Learn More. Talk with your doctor to determine if Vyvanse may be right for you.

VYVANSE IS THE FIRST AND ONLY MEDICATION APPROVED TO TREAT MODERATE TO SEVERE B.E.D. IN ADULTS

You should not take Vyvanse if you:

  • are taking, or have taken in the past 14 days, an anti-depressant called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
  • are sensitive to, allergic to, or have had a reaction to other stimulant medications
Vyvanse for Adults with Moderate to Severe B.E.D.
Learn more about the first and only medication approved to treat moderate to severe B.E.D. in adults
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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

Vyvanse is a stimulant medicine. Tell the doctor if you or your child have ever abused or been dependent on alcohol, prescription medicines, or street drugs.

Who should not take Vyvanse?

Do not take Vyvanse if you or your child is:

  • taking or has taken an anti-depression medicine called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) within the past 14 days.
  • sensitive or allergic to, or had a reaction to other stimulant medicines.

Problems that can occur while taking Vyvanse. Tell the doctor:

  • if you or your child have heart problems or heart defects, high blood pressure, or a family history of these problems. This is important because sudden death has occurred in people with heart problems or defects, and sudden death, stroke and heart attack have happened in adults. Since increases in blood pressure and heart rate may occur, the doctor should regularly check these during treatment.Call the doctor right away if you or your child have any signs of heart problems such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or fainting while taking Vyvanse.
  • if you or your child have mental problems, or a family history of suicide, bipolar illness, or depression. This is important because new or worsening behavior and thought problems or bipolar illness may occur. New symptoms such as seeing or hearing things that are not real, believing things that are not true, being suspicious, or having new manic symptoms may occur. Call the doctor right away if there are any new or worsening mental symptoms during treatment.
  • if you or your child have circulation problems in fingers and toes (peripheral vasculopathy, including Raynaud’s phenomenon). Fingers or toes may feel numb, cool, painful, sensitive to temperature and/or change color from pale, to blue, to red. Call the doctor right away if any signs of unexplained wounds appear on fingers or toes while taking Vyvanse.
  • if your child is having slowing of growth (height and weight); Vyvanse may cause this serious side effect. Your child should have his or her height and weight checked often while taking Vyvanse. The doctor may stop treatment if a problem is found during these check-ups.
  • if you or your child are pregnant, breast-feeding, or plan to become pregnant or breast-feed.

What are possible side effects of Vyvanse?

The most common side effects of Vyvanse reported in ADHD studies include:

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

The most common side effects of Vyvanse reported in studies of adults with moderate to severe B.E.D. include:

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

WHAT IS VYVANSE?

Vyvanse® (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in patients 6 years and above, and for the treatment of moderate to severe Binge Eating Disorder (B.E.D.) in adults. Vyvanse is not for weight loss. It is not known if Vyvanse is safe and effective for the treatment of obesity.

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