Elvanse
Elvanse helps the brain work better, improving focus and concentration and reducing impulsive behavior, with effects lasting up to 13 hours.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
30 mg
Active Ingredient
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate
Manufacturer
Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG Ireland Branch
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you how much to take each day; it usually starts at 30 mg, but can begin at 20 mg.
Method
Take Elvanse in the morning before breakfast, with or without food, either by swallowing the capsule whole with water or by opening it and mixing the contents with soft food (like yogurt), water, or orange juice, then consuming it immediately.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 70 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Reduced appetite
- •Trouble sleeping
- •Dry mouth
- •Headache
- •Feeling agitated, tense, anxious, depressed, irritable, or mood swings
- •Tiredness or restlessness
- •Dizziness
- •Uncontrolled jerking, twitching, shaking, tremors, or unusual activity
- •Fast or irregular heartbeat
- •High blood pressure
- •Difficulty breathing
- •Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- •Constipation
- •Weight loss
- •Excessive sweating
- •Stomach ache
- •Teeth grinding
RARE
- •Fever
- •Talking a lot
- •Feeling sad, worried, low, or restless
- •Feeling overly happy or excited
- •Picking at skin
- •Uncontrolled body jerks or twitches
- •Unusual sleepiness
- •Itching, rash, or red, itchy bumps on the skin
- •Blurred vision
- •Metallic taste or changes in taste
- •Fainting
- •Nosebleed
Important Warnings
- Do not take Elvanse if you are allergic to lisdexamfetamine or similar medicines.
- Do not take if you have severe heart problems, an overactive thyroid, or very high blood pressure.
- Tell your doctor if you have ever misused medicines or drugs.
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, seizures, or mental health issues (like mood swings or hallucinations).