vayarin side effects FAQ

Vayarin (phosphatidylserine-omega-3, Liprinen) is a prescription medical food for the clinical dietary management of complex lipid imbalances associated with childhood ADHD. Vayarin is a specially formulated and processed composition designed to address the distinct, medically determined lipid nutritional requirements of children with ADHD, the dietary management of which cannot be achieved by modification of the normal diet or use of dietary supplements. Common side effects of Vayarin include:

Yes, it’s possible for some side effects of Vyvanse to vary based on your dosage. For example, among children who took Vyvanse in clinical studies, weight loss was more common at higher doses. These doses included 70 milligrams (mg), 50 mg, and 30 mg. (The 60-mg dose wasn’t studied.) However, most side effects were reported at similar rates regardless of dosage. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you more about what to expect when taking Vyvanse. For more information, you can also refer to this Vyvanse dosage article.

Children may be more likely to experience certain side effects from Vyvanse, including:

Vyvanse and Adderall (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine) are both stimulants that may be prescribed for ADHD in adults and some children. Due to the way these drugs work, they’re typically expected to cause similar side effects. For example, both Vyvanse and Adderall can cause:

It’s possible. Vyvanse can cause mood or personality changes, including anger or irritability, depression, and worsening bipolar mania. In studies of children taking Vyvanse, anger was reported as a rare withdrawal side effect. Withdrawal refers to effects that occur after stopping a drug that your body has become dependent on. (Vyvanse has a boxed warning about the risk of dependence. For more information, see “Side effect specifics.”) It’s important to note that anger hasn’t been reported as a side effect in adults. However, irritability was a commonly reported side effect in adults. Sometimes irritability can lead to anger. For more information about your risk of anger or other mood changes during treatment with Vyvanse, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

Vayarin may interact with some anticholinergic and cholinergic drugs.

Vayarin capsules should be stored at 25 C (77 F) and protected from light.

The recommended dose is 2 capsules day or as directed by a physician.

Vayarin is approved for managing lipid imbalance associated with ADHD in children. Vayarin is an orally administered prescription medical food for the clinical dietary management of complex lipid imbalances associated with ADHD. Vayarin is a specially formulated and processed composition designed to address the distinct, medically determined lipid nutritional requirements of children with ADHD, the dietary management of which cannot be achieved by modification of the normal diet or use of dietary supplements. Each Vayarin capsule provides: Lipirinen: 75 mg Lipirinen is a proprietary composition containing phosphatidylserine (PS) conjugated to omega-3 fatty acids enriched with Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA).