Important Safety Information

Vyvanse^® has a high risk of abuse or dependence. Keep in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse. Selling or sharing Vyvanse may harm others and is illegal. Safety information continued belowSEE ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION

Vyvanse^® is a prescription medicine for the treatment of ADHD in patients 6 years and above.

ADHD Doctor Discussion Guide

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder that shows itself as a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity that is more frequent and severe than is typically seen in your teen's peers. Only a trained health care professional can accurately diagnose your teen's ADHD.

If you are concerned about whether your teen has ADHD, schedule an appointment with your teen's doctor. Start preparing for your teen's appointment now by following the steps below:

Step 1: Answer this ADHD discussion guide based on your teen's symptoms for the past 6 months.
Step 2: Print out the results.
Step 3: Take the results to your teen's doctor to discuss your teen's symptoms.

A diagnosis of ADHD can be made only through a clinical evaluation.

Click here for Prescribing Information and Medication Guide, including Warning about Potential for Abuse, and discuss with your doctor.

Print your responses, and then take them to your teen's doctor to discuss your teen's symptoms.

Print the Prescribing Information (9 pages) by checking the box.

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INDICATION

Vyvanse is a prescription medicine for the treatment of ADHD in patients 6 years and above.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) has a high risk of abuse or dependence. Keep in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse. Selling or sharing Vyvanse may harm others and is illegal.

Do not take Vyvanse if you or your child:
- is taking or has taken within the past 14 days an anti-depression medicine called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor or MAOI
- is sensitive to, allergic to, or had a reaction to other stimulant medicines
Some people have had the following problems when taking stimulant medicines, such as Vyvanse:
1. Heart-related problems including:
  - sudden death in people who have heart problems or heart defects
  - sudden death, stroke and heart attack in adults
  - increased blood pressure and heart rate
  Tell your doctor if you or your child has any heart problems, heart defects, high blood pressure, or a family history of these problems.
  Call your doctor right away if you or your child has any signs of heart problems such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or fainting while taking Vyvanse.
2. Mental (psychiatric) problems including:
  - new or worse behavior and thought problems
  - new or worse bipolar illness
  In Children and Teenagers
  - new psychotic symptoms such as:
    - seeing things or hearing voices
    - believing things that are not true
    - being suspicious
  - new manic symptoms
  Tell your doctor about any drug abuse, alcohol abuse or mental problems that you or your child has had, or about a family history of suicide, bipolar illness, or depression.
  Call your doctor right away if you or your child has any new or worsening mental symptoms or problems while taking Vyvanse.
Vyvanse may cause serious side effects, including:
- slowing of growth (height and weight) in children. Your child should have his or her height and weight checked often while taking Vyvanse. The doctor may stop treatment if a problem is found during these check-ups.
The most common side effects reported in studies of Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) were:
- anxiety
- decreased appetite
- diarrhea
- dizziness
- dry mouth
- irritability
- loss of appetite
- nausea
- trouble sleeping
- upper stomach pain
- vomiting
- weight loss

For additional safety information, click here for Prescribing Information and Medication Guide and discuss with your doctor.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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VYV-03964 12/12

Symptoms of inattention	How often?(never/sometimes/often)	Affect my teen during
Symptoms of inattention	How often?(never/sometimes/often)	School	Home	Social Settings
Careless mistakes/lack of attention to details
Lack of sustained attention
Poor listening
Failure to follow through on tasks
Poor organization
Avoids tasks requiring sustained mental effort
Losing things
Easily distracted
Forgetful in daily activities

Symptoms of hyperactivity/impulsivity	How often?(never/sometimes/often)	Affect my teen during
Symptoms of hyperactivity/impulsivity	How often?(never/sometimes/often)	School	Home	Social Settings
Fidgeting/squirming
Leaving seat
Excessive running/climbing
Difficulty with quiet activities
"On the go"
Excessive talking
Blurting out answers
Inability to wait turn
Intrusive

Important Safety Information

ADHD Doctor Discussion Guide

Print your responses, and then take them to your teen's doctor to discuss your teen's symptoms.

INDICATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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