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Lisdexamfetamine

Brand name: Vyvanse

Lisdexamfetamine comes in 216 pill versions in our database, in 7 strengths, from 18 manufacturers. Check the imprint to tell them apart.

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10 mg 21 pills

20 mg 22 pills

30 mg 23 pills

40 mg 23 pills

50 mg 23 pills

60 mg 22 pills

70 mg 16 pills

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What is Lisdexamfetamine used for?

Lisdexamfetamine is used for ADHD and binge drinking.

Medicine type
Stimulant (ADHD medicine)
Official uses from the US prescribing label

Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate chewable tablets are indicated for the treatment of:

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults and pediatric patients 6 years and older.
  • Moderate to severe binge eating disorder (BED) in adults.

Limitations of Use:

  • The use of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate chewable tablets is not recommended in pediatric patients younger than 6 years of age because they had higher plasma exposure and a higher incidence of adverse reactions (e.g., weight loss) than patients 6 years and older at the same dosage.
  • Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate chewable tablets are not indicated or recommended for weight loss. Use of other sympathomimetic drugs for weight loss has been associated with serious cardiovascular adverse events. The safety and effectiveness of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate chewable tablets for the treatment of obesity have not been established.

From the FDA-approved label on DailyMed (published Sep 28, 2026).

Doctors sometimes prescribe a medicine for other reasons too. If you are not sure what yours is for, ask your pharmacist.