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Had vyvanse/adderall ever made your throat sore, your voice crack (mildly), or affect your sinuses?

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Dr. Amanda Itzkoff answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Stimulant SEs ?: Adderall & vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) (both stimulants us. rx'ed for ADHD) can cause dry mouth & sometimes other dry mucous membranes, which could cause a dry throat, which can b mildly painful or make one more susceptible to throat infxn. Both can have headaches as a side effect, which could b mistaken 4 sinus headache. Both meds should only be taken orally. Check w ur prescribing MD to c if u need dose adjusted.

Answered 5/8/2016

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