Vyvanse

Aliases: lisdextroamfetamine, lisdextroamphetamine, lisdexamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine

Summary

Also known as lisdexamphetamine, this drug is a CNS stimulant often prescribed for ADHD, narcolepsy and obesity. It is also a pro-drug for dextroamphetamine, and functions as a method for providing extended-release stimulation. It is sometimes prescribed alongside an SSRI for depression.

Dose Information

Onset, Duration & After-effects

Onset:
- Oral: 60-90 minutes
Duration:
- Oral: 6-14 hours
After-effects:
- Oral: 1-16 hours

Effects

Increased alertness
Euphoria
Increased motivation
Reduced appetite
Flushing of the face
Increased body temperature
Tachycardia (Increased heart rate)
Paranoia
Insomnia

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Studies

Use of naltrexone has been found to successfully aid in recovery from amphetamine addiction
Vyvanse is approved for and proven to be affective for the treatment of binge-eating disorder in adults
Vyvanse has been proven to be effectivein treating attention deficits in patients with traumatic brain injuries
For serotonin syndrome secondary to vyvanse overdose, dexmedetomidine may be used for treatment when standard treatment protocols do not work
Vyvanse when used intravenously was proven to not have increased abuse liability, which implies that it does not have increased euphoria