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Can vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) give me a heart attack?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine): If you have healthy heart & taking Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) as prescribed, not likely.

Dr Rhoades and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/15/2015

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Vyvanase: This drug has been reported associated with heart attacks in adults.

Answered 3/30/2014

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How many days after starting Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) should I get my blood pressure and heart rate checked? I only take it when needed. Should i be on it when check?

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Adderall 60 mg and eight hours later 60 mg Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) but do not hav ADHD my heart rate is 134 BPM I have a pressure headache?

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