Lisdexamfetamine (Cont.)

Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate

Lisdexamfetamine: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking lisdexamfetamine if you have:

Heart problems of any kind, including heart disease, congestive heart failure, an irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia), or had a recent heart attack
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Mental illness, including depression, bipolar disorder, or psychotic disorders (such as schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder)
Seizures or epilepsy
Tourette syndrome
Glaucoma (a condition of the eye)
Liver or kidney problems
Thyroid problems
A history of drug or alcohol abuse
Any allergies, including allergies to foods, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:

Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant (see Vyvanse and Pregnancy)
Breastfeeding.

Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

(Click Precautions and Warnings With Lisdexamfetamine to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)

How Does Lisdexamfetamine Work?

Lisdexamfetamine is changed in the body to another chemical, dextroamphetamine. Dextroamphetamine is a stimulant, although it has effects that are opposite from what would be expected of a stimulant. While stimulants (like caffeine) can cause hyperactivity, lisdexamfetamine (when used in the appropriate dosages) has a calming effect. While the exact way lisdexamfetamine produces a calming effect is not known, it is known that lisdexamfetamine affects chemicals in the brain.

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;

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