Elvanse Adult
Elvanse Adult helps your brain work better by improving attention, focus, and reducing impulsive behavior, with effects lasting up to 14 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 decide your starting dose, usually 30 mg, but sometimes 20 mg.
Method
Take one capsule in the morning with or without food. You can swallow the capsule whole with water, or open it and mix the powder with soft food (like yogurt) or liquid (water or orange juice), then eat/drink immediately.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 70 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Reduced appetite
- •Trouble sleeping
- •Dry mouth
- •Headache
- •Feeling agitated, anxious, or irritable
- •Dizziness
- •Fast or irregular heartbeat
- •Stomach pain
RARE
- •Unusual excitement, overactivity, or feeling unrestrained (mania)
- •Allergic reaction (hypersensitivity)
- •Blurred vision
- •Nosebleeds
Important Warnings
- Do not take Elvanse Adult if you are allergic to lisdexamfetamine or any other ingredients.
- Do not take this medicine if you are currently taking or have taken a "MAOI" antidepressant in the last two weeks.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart problems, very high blood pressure, or blood vessel narrowing.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have had mental health issues like extreme excitement, mood swings, hallucinations, or depression.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever misused medicines or drugs.
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- Do not use if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or breastfeeding unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
- This medicine can cause dizziness, blurred vision, or trouble focusing, making it dangerous to drive or operate machinery.