Comparing Atomoxetine vs Vyvanse
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| Atomoxetine | Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for ADHD, Social Anxiety Disorder, Fibromyalgia, Depression. Atomoxetine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Vyvanse is a stimulant used for the treatment of ADHD to reduce symptoms such as impulsiveness and hyperactivity and to increase attention. It can also help increase the number of binge-free days per... View more |
Related suggestions ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
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| More about Atomoxetine | More about Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) | ||||||||||||||||
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Atomoxetine has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 649 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect. |
Vyvanse has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 973 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
View all Atomoxetine side effects |
View all Vyvanse side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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40 hours |
1 hour |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 367 drugs are known to interact with Atomoxetine:
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A total of 393 drugs are known to interact with Vyvanse:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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November 26, 2002 |
February 23, 2007 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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