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Lisdexamfetamine · Capsules
Lisdexamfetamine, marketed as Vyvanse in the US, Canada and Australia. A controlled drug.
- Partner pharmacy
- Personal assistance
- Discreet delivery
- Active ingredientLisdexamfetamine dimesylate
- AdministrationOral, once daily
- Legal statusControlled drug (Schedule II in the US)
Shipping & Delivery
- Normally dispatched within 24 hours of payment confirmation.
- UPS Express · A$25 · Approx. 7–9 business days
- Registered Mail · A$15 · Approx. 14–20 business days
What Vyvanse is
Vyvanse is the brand name of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate in the United States, Canada and Australia. It is used for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and, in some markets, for moderate to severe binge eating disorder in adults. It is a controlled drug supplied only under strict prescription rules.
Suitability and dosing are decided by a prescriber on the basis of the approved product information.
A prodrug, released gradually
Lisdexamfetamine is inactive as taken. After absorption it is converted in the blood to dexamfetamine, which increases the activity of dopamine and noradrenaline in the brain. The gradual conversion gives an effect that lasts through the day with once-daily dosing.
LisdexamfetamineInactive prodrug, taken once daily in the morning.
DexamfetamineActive form: increases dopamine and noradrenaline signalling.
It is used as part of a comprehensive treatment programme that includes psychological, educational and social measures.1
Side effects and warnings
Commonly reported side effects include:
- Decreased appetite, weight loss and dry mouth
- Difficulty sleeping, headache and irritability
- Increases in heart rate and blood pressure, which are monitored during treatment
- Slower growth in children, which is monitored
ImportantNot for people with symptomatic cardiovascular disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure or an overactive thyroid, or who are taking, or have recently taken, an MAO inhibitor. It has a potential for misuse and dependence. Always read the patient information leaflet.
Product information
Patient information leafletSupplied by the partner pharmacy
Summary of Product CharacteristicsOfficial product information
Common questions
Do I need a prescription?
Vyvanse is a prescription-only medicine. After your request, the partner pharmacy verifies whether and how supply is possible, for example through an existing prescription or an assessment by an independent doctor where permitted.
Is it a controlled drug?
Yes. Lisdexamfetamine is a controlled drug and is supplied only under strict prescription rules, which differ between markets.
Are Elvanse, Vyvanse and Venvanse the same medicine?
They contain the same active ingredient, lisdexamfetamine dimesylate, under brand names used in different markets. Presentations and authorised uses follow the product information of each market.
Do I pay when I send a request?
No. Payment is arranged individually with customer service once your request has been reviewed and can proceed.
Sources
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: diagnosis and management. NICE guideline NG87. 2018.
- Vyvanse: Summary of Product Characteristics. Takeda.
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