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Does Vyvanse Medication Has Side Effects?

My son just started taking vyvance yesterday and his heart did race. i told him not to worry and that there would be some side effects that would subside as he progressed. He is a healthy 15 year old. Is my assessment correct?
Another question is he wants to start track at school . Is that ok with the medication and is it ok with Gym? Ty
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
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Hello
Your son is taking "VYVANSE " i.e. lisdexamfetamine dimesylate and advised for ADHD .
Your assessment is correct .
Yes your son can start track at school without any problem.
Yes with medication he can start track as well as gym .
This will increase the potency of child .
Certain side effects :nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort , metallic taste , agitation , palpitation , restless ( these are common side effects ) and patient be accustomed to this drug after some time.
Good luck.
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Does Vyvanse Medication Has Side Effects?

Hello Your son is taking VYVANSE i.e. lisdexamfetamine dimesylate and advised for ADHD . Your assessment is correct . Yes your son can start track at school without any problem. Yes with medication he can start track as well as gym . This will increase the potency of child . Certain side effects :nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort , metallic taste , agitation , palpitation , restless ( these are common side effects ) and patient be accustomed to this drug after some time. Good luck.