What is Lisdexamfetamine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: LisdexamfetamineBrand:
Lisdexamfetamine is a central nervous system stimulant. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. It is used as part of a treatment program for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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How do members experience Lisdexamfetamine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder | 807 | 203 | |
| Problems concentrating | 163 | 93 | |
| Fatigue | 144 | 79 | |
| Attention deficit disorder | 52 | 22 | |
| Binge eating disorder | 24 | 13 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Decreased appetite | 36 | |
| Dry mouth | 15 | |
| Tachycardia (fast heart rate) | 15 | |
| Anxious mood | 14 | |
| Headaches | 13 | |
| Insomnia | 10 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 23 | |
| Moderate | 65 | |
| Mild | 108 | |
| None | 108 |
Member evaluations
blodulv
evaluated on Jul 01, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for problems concentrating: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
TheWorshipper
evaluated on Apr 08, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for emotional eating: Slight
- Side effects: Severe
nespyr
evaluated on Mar 02, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Slight
- Side effects: None
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