Drug Name:Lisdexamfetamine
Drug Class:Central Nervous System Stimulant
Mechanism of Action:
  • Prodrug of dextroamphetamine
  • Increases the release of norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain
Use:
  • Treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Treatment of moderate to severe binge eating disorder (BED)
Side Effects:
  • Insomnia
  • Decreased appetite
  • Dry mouth
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Anxiety
  • Irritability
  • Weight loss
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to amphetamines
  • Advanced arteriosclerosis
  • Symptomatic cardiovascular disease
  • Moderate to severe hypertension
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Glaucoma
  • Agitated states
  • History of drug abuse
Specialty:
  • Psychiatry
  • Pediatrics
  • Internal Medicine