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What is Lisdexamfetamine?

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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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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder 678 182
Problems concentrating 143 86
Fatigue 128 70
Attention deficit disorder 40 19
Binge eating disorder 19 10
Lack of motivation 16 18

Show all 69 reasons taken

  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
See all 2231 patients that have taken Lisdexamfetamine

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 24
Moderate 61
Mild 97
None 94

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Lisdexamfetamine

Side effect Patients Percentage
Decreased appetite 36
Dry mouth 16
Tachycardia (fast heart rate) 15
Anxious mood 14
Headaches 13
Insomnia 11

Show all 117 reported side effects

Why patients stopped taking Lisdexamfetamine

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Reason Patients Percentage
Did not seem to work 54
Side effects too severe 51
Other 36
Doctor's advice 33
Expense 31
Change in health plan coverage 18
Personal research 17
Course of treatment ended 1
See all 149 patients who've stopped taking Lisdexamfetamine

Duration

Stopped taking Lisdexamfetamine

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 30
1 - 6 months 34
6 months - 1 year 18
1 - 2 years 30
2 - 5 years 27
5 - 10 years 7
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 201
Usually 60
Sometimes 13
Never taken as prescribed 2
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 5
Somewhat hard to take 17
A little hard to take 32
Not at all hard to take 222
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 13
$100-199 14
$50-99 21
$25-49 53
< $25 61
Not specified 114

What people switch to and from

Patients started taking Lisdexamfetamine after stopping:

Treatment Patients Percentage
Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine (Adderall) 67
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) 37
Modafinil (Provigil) 7
Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) 6
Atomoxetine (Strattera) 4

Show all 15 treatments patients report switching from

Patients stopped taking Lisdexamfetamine and switched to:

Treatment Patients Percentage
Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine (Adderall) 54
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) 10
Atomoxetine (Strattera) 5
Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) 4
Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin XR) 3

Show all 12 treatments patients report switching to

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15 patient evaluations for Lisdexamfetamine

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Jul 1, 2019 (Started May 26, 2017)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 50 mg Daily
  • 0 helpful marks

Apr 8, 2017 (Started Aug 24, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for emotional eating)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for fatigue)
  • Side effects
    Severe (lack of motivation, increased energy, increased motivation, teeth grinding (bruxism), improved cognition, pain, loss of energy)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 70 mg Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly

Apr 3, 2017 (Started Aug 24, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for emotional eating)
  • Effectiveness
    None (for fatigue)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (lack of motivation, increased energy, increased motivation, teeth grinding (bruxism), improved cognition, pain, loss of energy)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 70 mg Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly

Dec 20, 2016 (Started Aug 24, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for emotional eating)
  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for fatigue)
  • Side effects
    Mild (lack of motivation, increased energy, increased motivation, teeth grinding (bruxism), improved cognition, pain, loss of energy)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 70 mg Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly

Sep 16, 2016 (Started Aug 24, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for emotional eating)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for fatigue)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for problems concentrating)
  • Side effects
    Severe (lack of motivation, increased energy, increased motivation, teeth grinding (bruxism), improved cognition, pain, loss of energy)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 70 mg Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly

Aug 24, 2016 (Started Aug 24, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for emotional eating)
  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for fatigue)
  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for problems concentrating)
  • Side effects
    Severe (lack of motivation, increased energy, increased motivation, teeth grinding (bruxism), improved cognition, loss of energy)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 70 mg Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Mar 2, 2017 (Started Jul 01, 2015)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jun 30, 2016 (Started Jul 01, 2015)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 70 mg Daily
Cost: $50-99 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks
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