{"id":51933,"date":"2022-06-08T09:30:32","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T13:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=51933"},"modified":"2025-07-01T16:43:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T20:43:14","slug":"vyvanse-and-caffeine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/vyvanse-and-caffeine\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it safe to drink coffee if you\u2019re taking Vyvanse?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whenever your healthcare provider prescribes a new medication, you should make sure you know how to take it safely. That means asking about possible interactions with other pills you take\u2014along with any food and drinks to avoid, including your daily coffee. Certain medications don\u2019t mix well with caffeine, especially <\/span>stimulants<\/span><\/a> like Vyvanse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Vyvanse<\/span><\/a> treats attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and binge eating disorder. Healthcare providers usually prescribe Vyvanse to be taken once every morning, which may be a problem if you also drink coffee in the morning. <\/span>Before taking your first dose<\/span>, be sure to ask your healthcare provider about any possible caffeine and Vyvanse interactions.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t

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Does Vyvanse have caffeine in it?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Vyvanse does not contain caffeine. Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate is the active ingredient in Vyvanse. Inactive ingredients include microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, and magnesium stearate, according to the <\/span>FDA drug label<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Does caffeine affect Vyvanse?<\/span><\/h2>\n

According to a 2025 survey<\/a> by the National Coffee Association, 66% of Americans drink coffee every single day. And if you\u2019re a coffee drinker, studies show you\u2019re probably downing about three cups of joe per day. In other words, it\u2019s likely you\u2019re drinking caffeine regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n

So what does that mean if your provider prescribes Vyvanse? <\/span>Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate)<\/span><\/a> is a stimulant that acts on your central nervous system. Like Vyvanse, caffeine is also a stimulant. I<\/span>n fact, many people with ADHD tend to use \u201csignificant amounts of caffeine\u201d prior to seeking treatment or being prescribed Vyvanse in order to keep themselves awake and alert.<\/span> However, caffeine doesn\u2019t help them with the core aspects of focus that are impaired with ADHD, says <\/span>Brian Zachariah<\/span><\/a>, MD, a psychiatrist with Mindpath Health in Sugarland, Texas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cCaffeine consumption and stimulant treatment is a very important discussion every provider should be having with their patients,\u201d Dr. Zachariah says.<\/span><\/p>\n

Can you drink coffee on Vyvanse?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The good news is that you don\u2019t have to give up coffee altogether if you need to take Vyvanse, but you should probably cut back. \u201cCaffeine and Vyvanse can be consumed at the same time,\u201d Dr. Zachariah says. \u201cIt is not a one size fits all approach.\u201d The key is timing and moderation.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you first start taking Vyvanse, it\u2019s a good idea to hold off on the caffeinated beverages until you reach a point where the medication is therapeutic (that is, it\u2019s helping eliminate your symptoms). Then you can slowly reintroduce the caffeine and see how you do. Start with a small amount, to see how the combination affects you. Moderation is different for everyone. What\u2019s right for you may differ from what\u2019s right for someone else.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Psychiatric nurse practitioner <\/span>Alysha Woods<\/span><\/a>, PMHNP-BC, uses several pieces of information when deciding what to advise her patients about Vyvanse and caffeine:<\/span><\/p>\n