Lisdexamfetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments. It may help to increase the ability to pay attention, stay focused, and stop fidgeting.
This medication is a stimulant. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural chemicals...
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Brand Name: Vyvanse Generic Name: lisdexamfetamine dimesylate Usage: Vyvanse has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat... Read more »
ADHD and Anxiety are considered to be common co-existing conditions. Stimulant medications, frequently used to treat ADHD, can exacerbate symptoms of... Read more »
Anxiety is the fear or worry that we feel about events in our lives. It can occur because of some specific reason, such as when we worry about the... Read more »
Brand Name: Daytrana Generic Name: methylphenidate Usage The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved Daytrana for the treatment... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Stimulant Medications and Heart RisksAll ADHD stimulant drugs carry warnings that they should not be used by patients with structural heart problems... Read more »