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Compare Dyanavel XR vs. Adderall

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  • dyanavel xr (amphetamine)
    Adderall
  • dyanavel xr (amphetamine)
    Adderall

  • Summary of Dyanavel XR vs. Adderall

    Summary for Stimulant
    Prescription only

    Dyanavel XR, a brand name of extended-release amphetamine, is a stimulant medication. It treats attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in people ages 6 years and older. Dyanavel XR (amphetamine) comes as a tablet that's swallowed whole or chewed. It also comes as a suspension (liquid). The dosage is taken once a day in the morning. Dose adjustments are based on how the medication is working for you and what side effects you have. Possible side effects include stomach pain and low appetite. Dyanavel XR (amphetamine) isn't available as a generic yet.

    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 Dyanavel XR vs. Adderall

    Indications for
    •Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in people ages 6 years and older
    Indications for
    •Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
    •Narcolepsy (daytime sleepiness)

  • Pros and Cons of Dyanavel XR vs. Adderall

    Pros and Const for Stimulant
    Pros
    •Taken by mouth once a day with or without food
    •Starts to work within 45 minutes and lasts up to 12 hours
    •Good choice for people who have trouble swallowing pills (you can either chew the tablet or get the liquid version)
    Cons
    •Is a controlled substance because of the risk of misuse and dependence, so there are special requirements to get the medication filled
    •Can make it hard to fall asleep if you take it too late in the day
    •Need to have your dose lowered slowly to stop the medication to avoid withdrawal symptoms
    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 Dyanavel XR vs. Adderall

    Common Side Effects for
    •Low appetite
    •Racing heart
    •Restlessness
    •Dry mouth
    Common Side Effects for
    •Upset stomach
    •Lower appetite
    •Weight loss
    •Nervousness
    •Changes in mood
    •Trouble sleeping

  • Warnings of Dyanavel XR 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
    •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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