Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate

(Vyvanse®)

Vyvanse®

Drug updated on 11/4/2024

Dosage FormCapsule (oral; 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg, 70 mg); Chewable tablet (oral; 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg)
Drug ClassCentral nervous system stimulants
Ongoing and
Completed Studies
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Indication

  • Indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults and pediatric patients 6 years and older
  • Indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe binge eating disorder (BED) in adults.

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Summary
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  • This summary is based on the review of two systematic review(s)/meta-analysis(es). [1-2]
  • Reduction of BED Symptoms and Body Weight in Clinical Populations: Lisdexamfetamine (LDX) has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing both Binge-Eating Disorder (BED) symptoms and body weight in patients diagnosed with BED, as supported by clinical studies.
  • Reduction of Food Intake in Preclinical Models: Preclinical studies on rodent models indicate that LDX reduces overall food intake, though it does not consistently decrease the intake of specifically palatable foods.
  • Absence of Comparative Drug Data and Population-Specific Outcomes: No other pharmacotherapies are mentioned for direct comparison with LDX in treating BED, nor are there details on effectiveness across different population types or subgroups.
  • There is no safety information available in the reviewed studies.