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Vyvanse vs. Strattera

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

John P. Cunha, DO, is a U.S. board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician. Dr. Cunha's educational background includes a BS in Biology from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, and a DO from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, MO. He completed residency training in Emergency Medicine at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Can I get addicted to Vyvanse and Strattera?

Strattera is not addictive.

Vyvanse, on the other hand, has a high potential for abuse, considering it's in the amphetamine family of drugs. Vyvanse tends to be less addictive than Adderall or Dexedrine because of its slow, measured absorption by the body compared with its fellow CNS stimulants.

Amphetamine addiction is marked by cravings, aggressive behavior, hostility, and even psychosis that may mimic schizophrenia.

What are the withdrawal symptoms of Vyvanse and Strattera?

Strattera, in addition to being non-addictive, also has no withdrawal symptoms. A doctor may choose to stop administering atomoxetine abruptly with no ill effects other than a possible mild relapse in the ADHD symptoms the medication was treating.

Withdrawal from Vyvanse, like withdrawal from any amphetamine, can be debilitating, especially after prolonged use. Withdrawal symptoms can include depression, fatigue, sleep disturbances, agitation, and intense cravings that can lead to relapse.

Medically Reviewed by a Doctor on 2/23/2017

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