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lisdexamfetamine

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lisdexamfetamine,
a central nervous system stimulant.
indication This drug is used to treat attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity.
contraindications Hyperthyroidism, hypertension, glaucoma, severe arteriosclerosis, drug abuse, cardiovascular disease, anxiety, anorexia nervosa, breastfeeding, and known hypersensitivity to sympathomimetic amines prohibit the use of this drug.
adverse effects Adverse effects of this drug include dizziness, headache, dysphoria, irritability, aggressiveness, central nervous system tumor, dependence, addiction, mild euphoria, somnolence, lability, hypertension, decrease in heart rate, MI, growth inhibition, dry mouth, diarrhea, weight loss, impotence, change in libido, and urticaria. Life-threatening side effects include arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy, angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and toxic epidermal necrolysis. Common side effects include hyperactivity, insomnia, restlessness, talkativeness, palpitations, tachycardia, and anorexia.


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Earlier this month, InfoMedics presented three patient feedback studies focused on the effects of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX; Vyvanse[R], Shire US Inc.
Long-acting preparations--extended-release and transdermal formulations and the prodrug lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)--have minimal potential to be misused and are preferable to immediate-release forms, Dr.
Lisdexamfetamine is a prodrug of dextroamphetamine that is thought to have less abuse potential because the central nervous system is not rapidly exposed to high levels.
 
 
 
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