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Although Vyvanse has some advantages over other ADHD medications, the large list of negative effects from taking Vyvanse cause concern for a lot of parents. The manufacturer recommends against giving this drug to children under six. Beyond this, there are other side effects that you should be aware of if you're giving or likely to give your son or daughter this drug. In this article, you'll learn more about these side effects, plus options for alternative ADHD treatments.
Stomach pain and vomiting
Increased blood pressure
Sleepiness and insomnia
Headaches
Allergic reactions
Sinusitis, increased upper respiratory tract infections and coughing
Facial tics
Sadness, nervousness, hostility
Psychosis
As you can see, there is quite a worrisome listing of negative effects of taking Vyvanse. What you have to think about when looking at a listing like this is: Would be the benefits of using this drug worth the potential harm?
Like a growing number of parents in this country, your answer for this question may be a resounding no. If you don't wish to put your son or daughter in danger of Vyvanse side effects, then there are other drugs, but every medication has its list of negative effects. To complicate things further, if you really understand the actions of those drugs, you will know they do not heal the problem that triggers ADHD or add: all they are doing is suppress the symptoms.
Fortunately, there are alternative solutions to drugs and having to deal with issues like the side effects of taking Vyvanse. In fact, many parents are discovering that natural treatments work just like drugs to suppress the symptoms of ADHD, but without harmful side effects. In fact natural remedies are more effective than drugs simply because they provide the brain with nutrients it must heal itself with time.
If you're stuck on the natural treatments vs. drugs issues, ask yourself this question:
Would I prefer to provide my child a natural supplement that feeds his brain and heals it without harm or a synthetic substance that has a long list of potential negative effects such as the Vyvanse negative effects in the above list?
One more thing that you ought to know: the long run effects of taking Vyvanse aren't yet known and you should be careful when taking a high Vyvanse dosage.
One caution: there are lots of natural supplements for ADHD available plus some companies have higher quality controls in position than the others. Before giving your child a natural remedy, do your research. You need to ensure that the remedy contains quality ingredients that are manufactured under the supervision of the pharmacist which the supplement is FDA-approved. (More)
