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Dyanavel XR vs. Adderall

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.

• Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in people ages 6 years and older

• Low appetite
• Racing heart
• Restlessness
• Dry mouth

• 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

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.

• Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Narcolepsy (daytime sleepiness)

• Upset stomach
• Lower appetite
• Weight loss
• Nervousness
• Changes in mood
• Trouble sleeping

• 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