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Compare LISDEXAMFETAMINE (Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate) and METHYLPHENIDATE (Methylphenidate) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate, Vyvanse · CNS Stimulant
How it works
Other agent
Approved for
Methylphenidate, Ritalin, Concerta · CNS Stimulant
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Methylphenidate is a CNS stimulant. Its mode of therapeutic action in ADHD is not known.
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 30 Reddit discussions
LISDEXAMFETAMINE
20%
positive
15 threads
METHYLPHENIDATE
40%
positive
15 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
15 Reddit threads analysed for LISDEXAMFETAMINE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
1,011 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
In response to the ongoing shortage of ADHD medications, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved several generic versions of Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in people 6 years and older. Vyvanse is available in capsu
Just posted to the FDA's News section - [https://www.fda.gov/drugs/news-events-human-drugs/fda-approves-multiple-generics-adhd-and-bed-treatment](https://www.fda.gov/drugs/news-events-human-drugs/fda-approves-multiple-generics-adhd-and-bed-treatment) Excerpt: >FDA has approved several first gener
Last month, I paid around $200 for my Vyvanse, but this time when I picked up my meds, the copay was only $10. I don’t know if there was a mixup, if the company just drastically reduced their prices since the FDA approved generic versions, or something else, but I’m super happy. Edit: - I didn’t hi
I’m 28, and for almost as long as I can remember, I’ve been getting treated for PI ADHD. I have taken between 40-60 MG of Vyvanse/Lisdexamfetamine as a prescription to treat it since elementary school, but with this national shortage still going on, I’ve been struggling to get refills on time. I kn
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisdexamfetamine#History "The expiration date for patent protection of lisdexamfetamine in the U.S. is February 24, 2023. Final approval and availability of generic versions of the medication in the U.S. is anticipated after this date" https://web.archive.org/web/202208
Purely anecdotal, but some possibly good news in this shitshow of a medication shortage. When I went in to pick up my Vyvanse, and they were out, the pharmacist told me, "I ordered generic Vyvanse to arrive tomorrow, but also wouldn't be surprised if it didn't make it with this delivery. Call in the
As many of you are aware by now, the current U.S. shortage of medications used to treat ADHD has patients and parents of patients who rely on these medications scrambling to fill their prescriptions, leaving some people in a position where they are starting a new medicine or going without. Discussio
I just moved to Illinois from Ohio and switched Medicaid services. For the past 2 years Ohio Medicaid has covered my 40 mg Vyvance prescription in full with essentially no issues. Today I went to fill my new prescription and was told that Illinois Medicaid won’t cover this because “I’m too old to t
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15 Reddit threads analysed for METHYLPHENIDATE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
1
Avg Post Score
1,501 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Threads directly comparing METHYLPHENIDATE to other medications
My clinician just gave me a simplified explanation of how they work and I thought I'd share! > Dexamphetamine: "yo brain, make more dopamine and noradrenaline right now and make sure to hold onto them for as long as possible" > Methylphenidate: "yo brain, hold onto the dopamine and noradrena
i dont know if anyone else feels like this for sure. but I often hear that I'm bad at responding to texts: because I am, granted. if I don't immediately respond as I get the message, it could take hours. even if we're having a "conversation" over text i sometimes just stop in the middle and don't re
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As many of you know, the DEA has refused to allow an increase in manufacturing. This means that a lot of you can't get your meds and it isn't your fault. The pharmacy also can't fill a drug if the wholesaler won't ship it. Here are some workarounds that you may consider: \-Ask your doctor if you can
This is the sort of shit that actually makes me angry. Firstly, comparing methylphenidate to meth is like comparing codeine to heroin, or caffeine to cocaine. Just because they're both stimulants does not make them *the same*. I literally cannot concentrate, I don't have the hormones to concentrate,
It's been like this for almost a year and I'm at my limit. I can barely get myself out of bed in the morning despite the fact that I've been taking Methylphenidate ER (Ritalin) for almost a decade. I've adjusted my dose in the past but the last time I did I just don't feel like it made a difference.
In France ADHD is treated for kid with Methylphenidate (Ritalin®, Rilatine®, Biphentin®, Concerta®, PMS-Méthylphénidate®) and is 100% reimbursed by social security But when you became adult at 18, we consider you magically healed from your ADHD and that there is not enough studies to give a treatmen
I was diagnosed with ADHD by my doc. I went through about 3 different medications, methylphenidate, Adderall, and Zoloft as well to treat symptoms. They did nothing and in fact Adderall made me even more sleepy. So my doc gave me one more choice and that was to try Welbutrin. He said if this didn’t
I got the diagnosis, I took my meds, I went to school, I applied for the jobs. I went to therapy, I meditated, I scheduled. I'm still failing, I'm still overwhelmed, I'm still hopping jobs, I still feel every godawful emotion that comes with being a chronic fuck-up magnified and in 4k. I'm constan
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Both LISDEXAMFETAMINE and METHYLPHENIDATE belong to the CNS Stimulant class. While they share a similar mechanism of action, differences in pharmacokinetics, dosing, and side effect profiles may make one more suitable than the other for individual patients. LISDEXAMFETAMINE is administered via Oral, whereas METHYLPHENIDATE uses Transdermal. Route of administration can affect onset of action and patient adherence.
LISDEXAMFETAMINE carries 4 FDA warnings. METHYLPHENIDATE carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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