Generic name: lisdexamfetamine [ lis-dex-am-FET-a-meen ]
Brand name: Vyvanse
Dosage forms: oral capsule (10 mg; 20 mg; 30 mg; 40 mg; 50 mg; 60 mg; 70 mg); oral tablet, chewable (10 mg; 20 mg; 30 mg; 40 mg; 50 mg; 60 mg)
Drug class:CNS stimulants
What is lisdexamfetamine?
Lisdexamfetamine is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
Lisdexamfetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and in children who are at least 6 years old.
Lisdexamfetamine is also used to treat moderate to severe binge eating disorder in adults. lisdexamfetamine is not to be used for obesity or weight loss.
Lisdexamfetamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Lisdexamfetamine may be habit-forming, and this medicine is a drug of abuse. Tell your doctor if you have had problems with drug or alcohol abuse.
Stimulants have caused stroke, heart attack, and sudden death in people with high blood pressure, heart disease, or a heart defect.
Do not use lisdexamfetamine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection,
