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Compare Evekeo vs. Adderall

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  • Amphetamine (Evekeo)
    Adderall
  • Amphetamine (Evekeo)
    Adderall

  • Summary of Evekeo vs. Adderall

    Summary for Stimulant
    Prescription only

    Immediate-release amphetamine, also known under the brand name Evekeo, is a stimulant. It's used to treat attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in people 3 years and older. This medication can also help adults and some kids with narcolepsy. It's also approved to be used for a few weeks as an add-on treatment for obesity in people 12 and older. Immediate-release amphetamine comes as a tablet that you swallow with liquid. The dosage depends on why you're taking it and how well it works for you. Side effects can include loss of appetite and trouble sleeping. There are brand-name and generic versions. But there are special restrictions to get it because it's a controlled substance.

    Summary for Stimulant
    Prescription only

    Adderall is a stimulant medication that's used to treat attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy in adults and children. It contains the instant-release (IR) forms of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine salts. Adderall is available as a brand-name and lower-cost generic tablet that's taken by mouth. Your psychiatrist will adjust the dosage for you based on how well the medication works for you. Common side effects include trouble sleeping and loss of appetite.

  • Indications of Evekeo vs. Adderall

    Indications for
    •Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
    •Narcolepsy
    •Short-term add-on treatment for obesity
    Indications for
    •Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
    •Narcolepsy (daytime sleepiness)

  • Pros and Cons of Evekeo vs. Adderall

    Pros and Const for Stimulant
    Pros
    •One of the first-choice medications for ADHD
    •Typically works within 45 minutes
    Cons
    •Has a risk of misuse and dependence
    •Lasts just 4 to 6 hours, so might need to take more than one time each day
    •Can cause higher blood pressure
    Pros and Const for Stimulant
    Pros
    •First-choice option for ADHD in children and adults
    •Starts working within an hour after taking
    •Available as a lower-cost generic
    •Can use together with behavioral counseling or other non-medication therapies to treat ADHD
    Cons
    •Has a risk of misuse and dependency
    •A controlled medication, so there are special requirements for getting the prescription filled
    •Dose needs to be raised and lowered slowly to avoid side effects and withdrawal symptoms
    •Not available as a liquid or patch form (unlike methylphenidate (Ritalin))

  • Common Side Effects of Evekeo vs. Adderall

    Common Side Effects for
    •Low appetite
    •Trouble sleeping
    •Headache
    Common Side Effects for
    •Upset stomach
    •Lower appetite
    •Weight loss
    •Nervousness
    •Changes in mood
    •Trouble sleeping

  • Warnings of Evekeo vs. Adderall

    Common Side Effects for
    •Risk of misuse and addiction
    •Risks to people with serious heart conditions
    •Higher blood pressure and faster heart rate
    •Strange thoughts or behaviors
    •Slow growth in children
    •Seizures
    •Problems with blood flow in the arms and legs, including Raynaud's phenomenon
    •Serotonin syndrome
    Common Side Effects for
    •Misuse and addiction
    •Dependence and withdrawal
    •Serious heart problems
    •Aggressive behavior and psychosis
    •Slowed growth in children
    •Seizures
    •Blood circulation problems (such as Raynaud's phenomenon)
    •Serotonin syndrome
    •Drug interactions

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