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Complete over 46 sources, 1 compilation, and 36 decisions.Not here: the private journal (never).Working material — drafts, discards, unsupported claims — is listed below and readable on the working page.Cite: psychedex.org/substances/lisdexamfetamine/archive

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1PubChemlisdexamfetamine11Core chemical identity data needed to verify and expand seed data
2PubMedlisdexamfetamine pharmacokinetics human bioavailability half-life11Key human PK bioavailability study
3PubMedlisdexamfetamine ADHD clinical trial efficacy placebo controlled126High-quality efficacy evidence: Cochrane review, network meta-analysis, pivotal RCTs across populations
4ClinicalTrials.govlisdexamfetamine155Most relevant clinical development history and ongoing research
5PubMedlisdexamfetamine pharmacology mechanism action dopamine norepinephrine22Good mechanistic detail on DAT/NAT inhibition and prodrug conversion; selected both
6OpenAlexlisdexamfetamine dimesylate pharmacokinetics metabolism103Pennick 2010 is the foundational absorption/metabolism paper. McElroy 2015 is pivotal BED trial. Spiller 2013 covers ADHD drug overdose.
7OpenAlexlisdexamfetamine abuse potential dependence amphetamine prodrug102Pivotal trial and cardiovascular safety review are relevant
8PubMedPMID 21539403 - intranasal vs oral PK11Alternate ROA PK — relevant to abuse potential
9PubMedlisdexamfetamine growth height weight children long-term safety11Long-term growth and safety data in pediatric population
10PubMedlisdexamfetamine binge eating disorder FDA approval pivotal trial11Confirms LDX as only FDA-approved drug for BED in adults
11PubMedlisdexamfetamine dimesylate abuse Vyvanse human subjective effects42Jasinski 2009 is the definitive human IV abuse liability study. Kammerer 2024 is current comparative review.
12WebSearchlisdexamfetamine Vyvanse Elvanse legal status UK Canada Australia EU controlled substance scheduling102Key legal jurisdictions confirmed
13PubMedPMID 27935735 - PK/PD in ADHD adults11Duration data for adults
14PubMedlisdexamfetamine withdrawal tolerance ADHD discontinuation22Withdrawal and relapse data for LDX
15PubMedPMID 18991468 - metabolism distribution elimination11Foundational PK characterization
16PubMedlisdexamfetamine pediatric children ADHD phase 3 randomized43Core clinical efficacy evidence in pediatric population
17WebSearchlisdexamfetamine Vyvanse FDA approval history New River Pharmaceuticals 2007 scheduling DEA Schedule II102Confirms approval date, developer, and scheduling
18PubMedlisdexamfetamine depression major depressive disorder augmentation treatment63LDX studied for MDD augmentation in Phase 3 — relevant to off-label use and investigation history
19WebSearchlisdexamfetamine SMILES InChIKey CAS number PubChem 11597698 chemical structure103SMILES and CAS not returned by get_pubchem_compound call
20OpenAlexlisdexamfetamine binge eating disorder FDA approval 2015 efficacy safety81Molecular MOA of LDX specific to ADHD treatment
21PubMedPMID 35951288 - molecular characterization LDX/MPH mechanism ADHD11Specific LDX MOA review at molecular level
22WebSearchVyvanse lisdexamfetamine FDA prescribing information half-life d-amphetamine Tmax pharmacokinetics82Foundational PK parameters from FDA prescribing information
23WebSearchlisdexamfetamine tramadol interaction serotonin syndrome risk contraindication amphetamine102Investigating the tramadol 'lethal' interaction flag in the seed data
24MultipleVerify DOIs for key citations30DOI verification for high-priority citations
83 claims by section — every cited sentence, checked against its source
pharmacology19 · 17 ok
  • Claim in pharmacology — inconclusiveinconclusiveworking →

  • Following oral administration, the prodrug undergoes enzymatic hydrolysis — primarily in red blood cells — releasing d-amphetamine (the active moiety) and L-lysine.supported

    Metabolism to d-amphetamine occurs primarily in red blood cells (not liver/kidney). pmid:20628632

  • Claim in pharmacology — inconclusiveinconclusiveworking →

  • Monoamine transporter reversal (carrier-mediated release): d-Amphetamine enters presynaptic terminals via dopamine-transporter and norepinephrine-transporter. Inside the neuron, it drives reversal of these transporters, causing non-exocytotic efflux of dopamine and norepinephrine into the synapse.supported

    d-Amphetamine enhances DA and NE efflux; mechanism independent of neuronal firing rate, displacing intraneuronal catecholamines. j.neuropharm.2009.08.020

  • Monoamine transporter reversal (carrier-mediated release): d-Amphetamine enters presynaptic terminals via dopamine-transporter and norepinephrine-transporter. Inside the neuron, it drives reversal of these transporters, causing non-exocytotic efflux of dopamine and norepinephrine into the synapse.supported

    Covers DAT/NET substrate activity, VMAT2, catecholamine release. s40120-022-00392-2

  • VMAT2 disruption: d-Amphetamine disrupts vmat2 function, depleting monoamine storage vesicles and increasing the cytoplasmic pool of DA and NE available for transporter-mediated release.supported

    Also promotes release via VMAT. fpj.20033

  • VMAT2 disruption: d-Amphetamine disrupts vmat2 function, depleting monoamine storage vesicles and increasing the cytoplasmic pool of DA and NE available for transporter-mediated release.supported

    Covers DAT/NET substrate activity, VMAT2, catecholamine release. s40120-022-00392-2

  • Reuptake inhibition: d-Amphetamine competitively inhibits DAT and NET, slowing clearance of released DA and NE from the synapse.supported

    d-Amphetamine competitively inhibits DAT and NAT, increasing DA and NA in synaptic cleft. fpj.20033

  • d-Amphetamine is additionally an agonist at taar1 (TAAR1), which modulates dopaminergic, serotonergic, and glutamatergic neurotransmission and may contribute to regulatory effects on monoamine release.supported

    TAAR1 acts as rheostat of dopaminergic, glutamatergic, and serotonergic neurotransmission. Amphetamine-class compounds are TAAR1 agonists. pr.117.015305

  • LDX is absorbed from the small intestine (not the colon) via the high-capacity peptide transporter PEPT1, a carrier-mediated process analogous to the absorption of di- and tri-peptidessupported

    LDX absorbed via PEPT1 transporter in small intestine. pmid:20628632

  • Food delays the Tmax of both LDX and d-amphetamine by approximately 1 hour but does not significantly affect d-amphetamine AUC or Cmax, permitting administration with or without food.supported

    Food does not significantly affect d-amphetamine bioavailability. t(max) of d-amphetamine delayed ~1 hour with food. 0091270007310381

  • Hydrolytic cleavage of LDX to d-amphetamine and L-lysine occurs primarily in red blood cells via an unidentified high-capacity enzymatic system — not in the liver or kidneysupported

    Metabolism to d-amphetamine occurs primarily in red blood cells (not liver/kidney). pmid:20628632

  • This RBC-mediated hydrolysis produces a lower Cmax and extended Tmax for d-amphetamine compared to equivalent doses of immediate-release d-amphetamine, contributing to the consistent, reproducible pharmacokinetic profile of LDX.supported

    d-amphetamine has lower Cmax, extended Tmax, lower PK variability vs IR d-amphetamine. s40261-015-0354-y

  • This RBC-mediated hydrolysis produces a lower Cmax and extended Tmax for d-amphetamine compared to equivalent doses of immediate-release d-amphetamine, contributing to the consistent, reproducible pharmacokinetic profile of LDX.supported

    LDX shows low inter/intraindividual PK variability vs other long-acting stimulants. Systemic d-amphetamine exposure largely unaffected by food/GI factors due to RBC enzymatic cleavage. 11539410-000000000-00000

  • Data from published human PK studies.supported

    Pharmacokinetics of d-amphetamine derived from lisdexamfetamine in healthy adults. 0091270007310381

  • Data from published human PK studies.supported

    Phase I absorption, metabolism, elimination study. Foundational PK characterization of LDX in healthy adults. 0044011-200828120-00002

  • Data from published human PK studies.supported

    LDX hydrolysed in blood to yield d-amphetamine; d-amphetamine has lower Cmax, extended Tmax, lower PK variability vs IR d-amphetamine. s40261-015-0354-y

  • Therapeutic effects persist for at least 13 hours post-dose in children and at least 14 hours post-dose in adults — longer than any other published long-acting amphetamine formulation.partially supported

    Duration: ≥13 h children, ≥14 h adults. s40261-015-0354-y

  • Therapeutic effects persist for at least 13 hours post-dose in children and at least 14 hours post-dose in adults — longer than any other published long-acting amphetamine formulation.partially supported

    Clinical effects of LDX persist up to 14 hours in ADHD adults. cap.2016.0121

clinical-evidence13 · 12 ok
  • The pivotal multicenter, randomised, double-blind, forced-dose, parallel-group trial in children aged 6–12 years established efficacy and tolerability of LDX at 30, 50, and 70 mg/daysupported

    Pivotal Phase 3 trial establishing efficacy. LDX described as therapeutically inactive prodrug with gradual release of d-amphetamine, extended duration, reduced abuse potential. pmid:17577466

  • A randomised withdrawal study design confirmed maintenance of efficacy in children and adolescents: patients stabilised on LDX who were randomised to placebo showed significant symptom recurrence compared to those continuing active treatment.supported

    Phase 3 extension, randomized-withdrawal design confirming long-term maintenance of LDX efficacy in pediatric ADHD. j.jaac.2014.01.017

  • The dose range (30–70 mg) and adverse event profile were consistent with Western trial data.supported

    LDX 30/50/70 mg all significantly superior to placebo on ADHD-RS-IV. Most common AEs: decreased appetite, headache, initial insomnia. cap.2019.0076

  • A double-blind, placebo-controlled study in adults demonstrated significant improvement on ADHD-RS-IV at doses of 30, 50, and 70 mg/daysupported

    Pivotal adult ADHD trial evaluating LDX 30, 50, 70 mg/day vs placebo. pmid:19012818

  • Two pivotal Phase 3 randomised controlled trials in adults with moderate-to-severe BED established efficacy at 50 and 70 mg/daysupported

    Two Phase 3 RCTs, n=383 and 390 adults. LDX 50-70 mg/day significantly reduced binge eating days/week vs placebo (p<0.001). npp.2015.275

  • A randomised 26-week withdrawal phase within a Phase 3 BED trial demonstrated that discontinuation of LDX markedly increased risk of BED relapse relative to continued treatment.supported

    Long-term studies including 26-week randomized withdrawal showed LDX markedly reduced BED relapse. s40263-017-0477-1

  • A Phase IV, 2-year, open-label study in European children and adolescents demonstrated sustained efficacy with an acceptable safety profilesupported

    Phase IV, 2-year open-label European study of LDX safety and efficacy in pediatric ADHD. s40263-017-0443-y

  • LDX efficacy and safety were evaluated in preschool children (ages 4–5) with ADHD, extending the evidence base to a younger population.supported

    Preschool ADHD RCT. j.jaac.2022.03.034

  • A Cochrane systematic review confirmed amphetamine efficacy and safety in adult ADHD populations.supported

    Cochrane review of amphetamines (including LDX) for adult ADHD. Efficacy and safety data. 14651858.cd007813.pub3

  • Neuroimaging revealed reduced thalamic activation during food cue processingsupported

    Reduced thalamic activity during food pictures. s41398-021-01770-4

  • The most recent systematic review and meta-analysis confirmed LDX efficacy and acceptable safety/tolerability in BED across pooled trial data.supported

    Systematic review and meta-analysis of LDX RCTs in BED. LDX enhances impulse control and targets reward pathways. erv.70070

  • Claim in clinical-evidence — inconclusiveinconclusiveworking →

  • A 12-month open-label extension provided additional safety data in this population.supported

    12-month open-label extension evaluating LDX safety as MDD augmentation. jcp.0000000000000897

safety13 · 10 ok
  • Claim in safety — inconclusiveinconclusiveworking →

  • Claim in safety — inconclusiveinconclusiveworking →

  • Clinical trials across ADHD and BED populations document modest, generally well-tolerated cardiovascular changes at therapeutic doses: mean heart rate increases of 4.41–6.31 BPM and systolic blood pressure increases of 0.2–1.45 mmHgsupported

    Pulse increase 4-6 bpm; BP increases ~1-2 mmHg systolic/diastolic. npp.2015.275

  • Clinical trials across ADHD and BED populations document modest, generally well-tolerated cardiovascular changes at therapeutic doses: mean heart rate increases of 4.41–6.31 BPM and systolic blood pressure increases of 0.2–1.45 mmHgpartially supported

    Review: stimulants cause modest HR increase (~11 BPM initially), minor BP changes. cap.1992.2.279

  • The 2-year Phase IV European study confirmed this pattern in LDX-treated children and adolescents; ongoing growth monitoring is recommended for pediatric patients on long-term therapy.supported

    Phase IV, 2-year open-label European study of LDX safety and efficacy in pediatric ADHD. s40263-017-0443-y

  • Clinical tolerance to the cardiovascular effects of stimulants (heart rate, blood pressure) develops with continued use and is considered a safety featuresupported

    Tolerance develops to cardiovascular effects. cap.1992.2.279

  • Therapeutic efficacy in ADHD is generally maintained during long-term treatment — the 2-year European Phase IV study demonstrated sustained symptom improvement without evidence of tolerance to cognitive effects.supported

    Phase IV, 2-year open-label European study of LDX safety and efficacy in pediatric ADHD. s40263-017-0443-y

  • The prodrug design substantially reduces the rate of euphoria onset that drives addictive behaviour: IV LDX produces significantly lower drug-liking scores than IV d-amphetamine despite delivering the same active moleculesupported

    IV LDX did not produce significant abuse-related liking vs placebo; IV d-amp 20 mg did (p<0.05). 0269881108093841

  • A comprehensive literature review confirmed reduced abuse potential for oral LDX compared to oral dexamphetamine.supported

    Review comparing pharmacology and abuse potential of oral dexamphetamine vs lisdexamfetamine (prodrug). LDX has lower abuse potential due to prodrug design. hup.2910

  • Claim in safety — inconclusiveinconclusiveworking →

  • A case report documented stimulant withdrawal with rebound-effect hyperactivity and emotional dysregulation in a child with ASD/ADHD upon discontinuation.supported

    Case report examining tolerance and withdrawal concepts for stimulant medications in a child with ASD and ADHD. pmid:29662527

  • In the BED indication, a randomised 26-week withdrawal phase demonstrated that LDX discontinuation markedly increased the risk of binge eating relapse relative to continued treatment, raising questions about psychological-dependence on the appetite-suppressive effects in this population.supported

    Long-term studies including 26-week randomized withdrawal showed LDX markedly reduced BED relapse. s40263-017-0477-1

  • A case report documented hypertensive emergency with ST-elevation myocardial infarction from combined MAOI, extended-release amphetamine, and psilocybin.partially supported

    Case report: severe hypertension/MI following combination of psilocybin mushrooms, dextroamphetamine, and tranylcypromine (MAOI). 02791072.2024.2368617

summary9 · 7 ok
  • Cardiovascular activation — heart rate increase of 4–6 BPM, systolic blood pressure rise of 1–2 mmHg — occurs reliably at clinical dosessupported

    Pulse increase 4-6 bpm; BP increases ~1-2 mmHg systolic/diastolic. npp.2015.275

  • It simultaneously disrupts vmat2 (VMAT2), increasing cytoplasmic monoamine pools. serotonin release via serotonin-transporter occurs with substantially lower potency (DA >> NE >> 5-HT).partially supported

    d-Amphetamine enhances DA and NE efflux; mechanism independent of neuronal firing rate, displacing intraneuronal catecholamines. j.neuropharm.2009.08.020

  • The compound is pharmacologically inactive until enzymatic hydrolysis in red blood cells liberates d-amphetamine, producing a sustained therapeutic duration of ≥13 hours in children and ≥14 hours in adults — the longest published duration among amphetamine formulations.partially supported

    Duration: ≥13 h children, ≥14 h adults. s40261-015-0354-y

  • The indication expanded to adult ADHD (2008) and moderate-to-severe binge eating disorder in January 2015, making LDX the only FDA-approved pharmacotherapy for BED as of 2026partially supported

    LDX 50-70 mg/day significantly reduced binge eating days/week vs placebo (p<0.001). npp.2015.275

  • d-Amphetamine released from LDX reverses the dopamine-transporter (DAT) and norepinephrine-transporter (NET), driving non-exocytotic efflux of dopamine and norepinephrine into the synapsesupported

    Covers DAT/NET substrate activity, VMAT2, catecholamine release. s40120-022-00392-2

  • It simultaneously disrupts vmat2 (VMAT2), increasing cytoplasmic monoamine pools. serotonin release via serotonin-transporter occurs with substantially lower potency (DA >> NE >> 5-HT).partially supported

    Also promotes release via VMAT. fpj.20033

  • Claim in summary — inconclusiveinconclusiveworking →

  • The prodrug design substantially reduces abuse-liability — intravenous LDX produces markedly lower peak euphoria than equivalent d-amphetamine — but does not eliminate itpartially supported

    IV LDX did not produce significant abuse-related liking vs placebo; IV d-amp 20 mg did (p<0.05). 0269881108093841

  • Claim in summary — inconclusiveinconclusiveworking →

pharmacokinetic-detail7 · 6 ok
  • Following IV administration of LDX 50 mg, d-amphetamine Cmax was 38.9 ng/mL (Tmax 2.51 h), compared to 105 ng/mL (Tmax 0.82 h) after IV d-amphetamine 20 mgsupported

    IV LDX 50 mg: Cmax d-amp 38.9 ng/ml, Tmax 2.51 h. IV d-amp 20 mg: Cmax 105 ng/ml, Tmax 0.82 h. 0269881108093841

  • Data compiled from FDA prescribing information, Krishnan et al., Ermer et al., and Adler et al..supported

    PK data of LDX and d-amphetamine in ADHD adults. cap.2016.0121

  • Claim in pharmacokinetic-detail — inconclusiveinconclusiveworking →

  • Data compiled from FDA prescribing information, Krishnan et al., Ermer et al., and Adler et al..supported

    Pharmacokinetics of d-amphetamine derived from lisdexamfetamine in healthy adults. 0091270007310381

  • Data compiled from FDA prescribing information, Krishnan et al., Ermer et al., and Adler et al..supported

    Phase I absorption, metabolism, elimination study. Foundational PK characterization of LDX in healthy adults. 0044011-200828120-00002

  • Hydrolysis of LDX to d-amphetamine and L-lysine occurs primarily in red blood cells via an unidentified high-capacity enzymatic systemsupported

    Metabolism to d-amphetamine occurs primarily in red blood cells (not liver/kidney). pmid:20628632

  • A randomised crossover study in healthy adult men demonstrated that intranasal LDX does not substantially increase d-amphetamine Cmax compared to oral administrationsupported

    Intranasal route does not deliver meaningful lisdexamfetamine for abuse relative to oral; d-amphetamine systemic PK characterized. 11588190-000000000-00000

history6 · 3 ok
  • The pivotal human intravenous abuse-liability study demonstrated that IV LDX 50 mg produced d-amphetamine Cmax of 38.9 ng/mL (Tmax 2.51 h), compared to 105 ng/mL (Tmax 0.82 h) after IV d-amphetamine 20 mg — confirming that the prodrug structure substantially blunted the rate of rise even via parenteral routessupported

    IV LDX 50 mg: Cmax d-amp 38.9 ng/ml, Tmax 2.51 h. IV d-amp 20 mg: Cmax 105 ng/ml, Tmax 0.82 h. 0269881108093841

  • Claim in history — inconclusiveinconclusiveworking →

  • Claim in history — inconclusiveinconclusiveworking →

  • On 30 January 2015, LDX received FDA approval for moderate-to-severe binge eating disorder in adults — the first and, as of 2026, still the only FDA-approved pharmacotherapy for BED.supported

    Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX) is the ONLY drug approved by FDA for the treatment of BED in adults. s1092852915000759

  • Claim in history — inconclusiveinconclusiveworking →

  • A Phase 2 dose-ranging study yielded positive results, but two subsequent Phase 3 trials produced mixed results and the indication was not pursuedsupported

    Meta-analysis of LDX as MDD augmentation. Mixed results on efficacy. j.jad.2017.09.041

neuroscience6 · 5 ok
  • The BED mechanism study demonstrated reduced thalamic activation during food cue processing at 50 mg, suggesting modulation of subcortical reward-salience circuits that drive compulsive eating behaviour.supported

    Reduced thalamic activity during food pictures. s41398-021-01770-4

  • d-amphetamine released from LDX produces its primary central effects by dramatically increasing synaptic dopamine in the mesocorticolimbic pathway — specifically the ventral-tegmental-area (VTA) to nucleus-accumbens (NAc) projection (mesolimbic-pathway) and VTA to prefrontal-cortex projection (mesocortical pathway)supported

    Comprehensive pharmacology review. Covers DAT/NET substrate activity, VMAT2, catecholamine release. s40120-022-00392-2

  • The therapeutic effects of LDX in ADHD are attributed primarily to enhanced catecholaminergic signalling in the prefrontal cortex (PFC)supported

    Comprehensive pharmacology review. Covers DAT/NET substrate activity, VMAT2, catecholamine release. s40120-022-00392-2

  • In therapeutic ADHD populations, clinical efficacy is generally maintained during long-term treatment, suggesting that prefrontal cognitive enhancement does not undergo the same tolerance trajectory as euphorigenic effects.supported

    Phase IV, 2-year open-label European study of LDX safety and efficacy in pediatric ADHD. s40263-017-0443-y

  • The gradual delivery curve of LDX may better approximate the optimal range across the dosing interval compared to IR formulations with sharp peak-trough kinetics.supported

    d-amphetamine has lower Cmax, extended Tmax, lower PK variability vs IR d-amphetamine. s40261-015-0354-y

  • Claim in neuroscience — inconclusiveinconclusiveworking →

comparative-pharmacology4 · 4 ok
  • A comparative review of oral dexamphetamine and LDX confirmed that LDX produces lower peak subjective drug-liking and euphoria, consistent with the blunted Cmax and delayed Tmax. Abuse liability studies demonstrated that even IV LDX (50 mg) produced d-amphetamine Cmax of only 38.9 ng/mL (Tmax 2.51 h), compared to 105 ng/mL (Tmax 0.82 h) after IV d-amphetamine 20 mg.supported

    Review comparing pharmacology and abuse potential of oral dexamphetamine vs lisdexamfetamine (prodrug). LDX has lower abuse potential due to prodrug design. hup.2910

  • A comparative review of oral dexamphetamine and LDX confirmed that LDX produces lower peak subjective drug-liking and euphoria, consistent with the blunted Cmax and delayed Tmax. Abuse liability studies demonstrated that even IV LDX (50 mg) produced d-amphetamine Cmax of only 38.9 ng/mL (Tmax 2.51 h), compared to 105 ng/mL (Tmax 0.82 h) after IV d-amphetamine 20 mg.supported

    IV LDX 50 mg: Cmax d-amp 38.9 ng/ml, Tmax 2.51 h. IV d-amp 20 mg: Cmax 105 ng/ml, Tmax 0.82 h. IV LDX did not produce significant abuse-related liking vs placebo; IV d-amp 20 mg did (p<0.05). 0269881108093841

  • LDX produces a lower Cmax, extended Tmax (3.0–4.7 h vs. ~2 h for IR), and longer therapeutic duration (≥13–14 h vs. ~4–6 h for IR)supported

    d-amphetamine has lower Cmax, extended Tmax, lower PK variability vs IR d-amphetamine. Duration: ≥13 h children, ≥14 h adults. s40261-015-0354-y

  • A double-blind, randomised, head-to-head study in children and adolescents demonstrated superior treatment response and remission rates for LDX compared to atomoxetine (a selective norepinephrine-transporter inhibitor)supported

    Head-to-head RCT of LDX vs atomoxetine in pediatric ADHD inadequate MPH responders. s40263-014-0188-9

chemistry3 · 0 ok
  • Claim in chemistry — inconclusiveinconclusiveworking →

  • Claim in chemistry — inconclusiveinconclusiveworking →

  • Claim in chemistry — inconclusiveinconclusiveworking →

receptor-pharmacology2 · 1 ok
  • d-amphetamine (the active metabolite of LDX) does not function as a conventional receptor ligand at monoamine transporters — it acts as a substrate that enters the presynaptic terminal via dopamine-transporter and norepinephrine-transporter and then drives transporter reversal, producing non-exocytotic neurotransmitter effluxsupported

    d-Amphetamine enhances DA and NE efflux; mechanism independent of neuronal firing rate, displacing intraneuronal catecholamines. j.neuropharm.2009.08.020

  • Claim in receptor-pharmacology — inconclusiveinconclusiveworking →

effects-overview1 · 1 ok
  • Route of administration has minimal impact on the pharmacokinetic profile — intranasal and even intravenous LDX produce similarly blunted d-amphetamine peaks due to the obligatory RBC hydrolysis step.supported

    IV LDX 50 mg: Cmax d-amp 38.9 ng/ml, Tmax 2.51 h. IV d-amp 20 mg: Cmax 105 ng/ml, Tmax 0.82 h. 0269881108093841

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2026Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate Treatment Compared With Placebo in Adults With Binge-Eating Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisEllwanger MP, Pomianoski BW, Vieira DL, et al. · European Eating Disorders Reviewdoi:10.1002/erv.70070strongconsumed1 section
2025Hypertensive Emergency Secondary to Combining Psilocybin Mushrooms, Extended Release Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, and TranylcypromineBarnett BS, Koons CJ, Van den Eynde V, Gillman PK, Bodkin JA · Journal of psychoactive drugsdoi:10.1080/02791072.2024.2368617weakconsumed1 section
2024Comparative pharmacology and abuse potential of oral dexamphetamine and lisdexamfetamine: A literature reviewKämmerer W · Human Psychopharmacologydoi:10.1002/hup.2910moderateconsumed2 sections
2024Lisdexamfetamine — PubChem Compound CID 11597698PubChempmid:11597698moderateconsumed1 section
2024Lisdexamfetamine chemical identifiers — SMILES, InChIKey, CASPubChem/ChemSpider/Wikidataurl:c84b4386b9032f9cweakconsumedcited only
2024Lisdexamfetamine legal/scheduling status across jurisdictionsMultiple sourcesurl:2d0ab6ba9df93828weakconsumedcited only
2024Tramadol and amphetamine/serotonin syndrome interaction riskMultiple web sourcesurl:276e75a13941e460weakconsumedcited only
2024Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) FDA Approval HistoryDrugs.comurl:7e7610d215f9a502weakconsumedcited only
2023Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) Pharmacokinetic Data — FDA Prescribing Information / Daily MEDFDA / Takeda Pharmaceuticalsurl:69c83623b9ded553weakconsumedcited only
2022Efficacy and Safety of Lisdexamfetamine in Preschool Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderChildress AC, Lloyd E, Jacobsen L, et al. · Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrydoi:10.1016/j.jaac.2022.03.034strongconsumed1 section
2022Molecular Characterisation of the Mechanism of Action of Stimulant Drugs Lisdexamfetamine and Methylphenidate on ADHD Neurobiology: A ReviewQuintero J, Gutiérrez-Casares JR, Álamo C · Neurology and Therapydoi:10.1007/s40120-022-00392-2moderateconsumed3 sections
2022The effects of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate on eating behaviour and homeostatic, reward and cognitive processes in women with binge-eating symptomsSchneider E, Martin E, Rotshtein P, et al. · Translational psychiatrydoi:10.1038/s41398-021-01770-4strongconsumed2 sections
2021A Placebo-Controlled Trial of Lisdexamfetamine in the Treatment of Comorbid Sluggish Cognitive Tempo and Adult ADHDAdler LA, Leon TL, Sardoff TM, et al. · The Journal of clinical psychiatrydoi:10.4088/jcp.20m13687strongconsumedcited only
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2020Phase II/III Study of Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate in Japanese Pediatric Patients with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderIchikawa H, Miyajima T, Yamashita Y, et al. · Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacologydoi:10.1089/cap.2019.0076strongconsumed1 section
2018A 12-Month Open-Label Extension Study of the Safety and Tolerability of Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate for Major Depressive Disorder in AdultsRichards C, Iosifescu DV, Mago R, et al. · Journal of clinical psychopharmacologydoi:10.1097/jcp.0000000000000897moderateconsumedcited only
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  1. 0012026-05-03revisionRevision 1

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  2. 0022026-06-04proposal34 value proposals approved together

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    34 items in this filing

    • dose_tier · light
    • dose_tier · common
    • dose_tier · strong
    • dose_tier · heavy
    • timeline · oral · onset
    • timeline · oral · come_up
    • timeline · oral · peak
    • timeline · oral · plateau
    • timeline · oral · resolution
    • timeline · oral · afterglow
    • toxicity
    • dependence · full
    • withdrawal
    • tolerance
    • dosage · oral
    • duration · oral · onset
    • duration · oral · come_up
    • duration · oral · peak
    • duration · oral · offset
    • duration · oral · total
    • duration · oral · aftereffects
    • contraindication · other
    • contraindication · cardiovascular
    • contraindication · cardiovascular
    • contraindication · metabolic
    • contraindication · other
    • contraindication · psychiatric
    • contraindication · other
    • contraindication · psychiatric
    • contraindication · psychiatric
    • contraindication · neurological
    • contraindication · neurological
    • contraindication · pregnancy_breastfeeding
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