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Vyvanse Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Warnings

Side effects of Vyvanse

There are certain side effects associated with Vyvanse. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Vyvanse: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Other side effects of Vyvanse include:

  • signs of heart problems – chest pain, trouble breathing, pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest, feeling like you might pass out;
  • signs of psychosis – hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not real), new behavior problems, aggression, hostility, paranoia;
  • signs of circulation problems – numbness, pain, cold feeling, unexplained wounds, or skin color changes (pale, red, or blue appearance) in your fingers or toes.

You may also experience symptoms of serotonin syndrome, such as agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea [4], vomiting, or diarrhea [5]. Vyvanse can affect growth in children. Tell your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medicine.