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What Is The Cause Of Cystic Acne In A Teen Taking Vyvanse ?

My 16 year old daughter is taking vyvanse and has developed cystic acne that has been resistant to all antibiiotics. This began 3 months ago and the next step with Accutane. This all began about the time she was switched from Concerta to Vyvanse. Can there be any correlation?
Mon, 9 Apr 2012
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hello;
Welcome to HealthcareMagic
Concerta was Methylphenidate and Vyvanase is Lexdexamfetamine and both the drugs are used for ADHD and major depression.
The cystic acne has no relation with shifting of the medicines from Concerta to vyvanase.
Accutane is isotretinoin and is used for treatment of acne and if that does not show improvement then she may need oral antibiotics for which you will have to consult a doctor (better a Dermatologist) and get treated.
Take care.
Thanks
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Dermatologist Dr. Puvvula Kishore Kumar's  Response
Hi...dear

Thanks for choosing HCM..,V

VYVANSE.... is a central nervous system stimulant...,

It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control...,

Vyvanse is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and in children who are at least 6 years old. It is used as a part of a total treatment program that may include psychological, educational, and social therapy...,'

Due to hyperactivity fatty synthesis also increased and..,

produce present presentation...,

So consult Ur doctor and adjusting the dosage...ok..,

ACCUTANE.... it is Isotretinoin...it will control the ..,

activity of Acne....CYSTIC Acne..will better to remove by..,

Incision and Drianage and let out the pus..ok..,

thanQ....



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What Is The Cause Of Cystic Acne In A Teen Taking Vyvanse ?

Hello; Welcome to HealthcareMagic Concerta was Methylphenidate and Vyvanase is Lexdexamfetamine and both the drugs are used for ADHD and major depression. The cystic acne has no relation with shifting of the medicines from Concerta to vyvanase. Accutane is isotretinoin and is used for treatment of acne and if that does not show improvement then she may need oral antibiotics for which you will have to consult a doctor (better a Dermatologist) and get treated. Take care. Thanks