Generic Name:

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Common Brands:

Adzenys ER, Desoxyn, Dyanavel, Evekeo, Vyvanse, Zenzedi

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Central nervous system (CNS) stimulant, appetite suppressant

Forms:

Capsule: 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg, 70 mg

Chewable tablet: 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children of the age of 6 or older

Controlled Status:

Schedule II (C-II) controlled substance

What is Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate)?

Vyvanse (vai vans) is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. The exact mechanism of action of Vyvanse is unknown. Vyvanse targets dopamine and norepinephrine, the two brain chemicals that contribute to impulse control and attention.

Besides being used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults, there are other off-label uses of Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) that will be discussed below. Information on this site is for reading purposes only —your pharmacist or physician can give you further information

Who can take Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate)?

• Adults
• Children over the age of 6 years old