Click on this side: https://mayomeds.com/vyvanse-vs-adderall/ Adderall is a brand name for a combination drug that contains four different types of amphetamines. Because Adderall and Vyvanse both contain amphetamines, they work similarly, and that is by blocking the reuptake of two neurotransmitters in the body. Adderall is usually less expensive than Vyvanse. Because Adderall and Vyvanse are both stimulants, they have similar side effects. Any stimulant can cause side effects like: Headaches, Dizziness, Dry mouth, Higher blood pressure, Stomach upset, or pain.