Elvanse (Lisdexamfetamine)

Elvanse (Lisdexamfetamine)

Elvanse is a stimulant medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and for moderate-to-severe binge eating disorder. This medicine can help increase attention and decrease impulsiveness (acting without thinking) and hyperactivity. Lisdexamfetamine is in a class of medications called central nervous system stimulants. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate increases attention and decreases restlessness in children and adults who are overactive, cannot concentrate for very long, or are easily distracted and impulsive. If you have binge eating disorder, it can help you to overeat less often. It is usually taken once a day in the morning with or without food.

The exact way that Elvanse works in the body to treat these conditions is not known. Lisdexamfetamine comes as a capsule and a chewable tablet to be taken by mouth. This medicine is used as part of a total treatment program that also includes social, educational, and psychological treatment. Take lisdexamfetamine exactly as prescribed. Do not take extra lisdexamfetamine. Do not snort or inject Elvanse. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully. You can become dependent on lisdexamfetamine even if you take it exactly as prescribed. Dependence means your body gets used to a medicine or other substance and then “needs” it or you will experience unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.

Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Call your healthcare provider right away or go to the nearest emergency room if you have any of the following serious symptoms related to Elvanse misuse. Follow these directions carefully use of your medicine.