Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is primarily used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children aged six years and older, as well as moderate to severe binge eating disorder (BED) in adults[1][2][3][4][5][6][7].
For ADHD, Vyvanse helps increase attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity[1].
For binge eating disorder, Vyvanse can help reduce the number of binge eating days[1][6].
Vyvanse is not approved for or recommended as a treatment for weight loss or obesity[6][7].
It belongs to a class of medicines known as central nervous system stimulants, and works primarily by affecting the levels of certain neurotransmitters (such as dopamine and norepinephrine) in the brain[1][5].
Other less common uses, such as off-label treatment for narcolepsy, have not been widely established in clinical practice[3].
References
- [1] Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) – Uses, Side Effects, and More – WebMD
- [2] Lisdexamfetamine: Uses, Interactions, Mechanism of Action
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- [4] Lisdexamfetamine: MedlinePlus Drug Information
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