What is vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for ?

ADD and ADHD: It is an approved medication to treat attention deficit disorder and hyperactivity disorders in children and adults.

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine): It is also the longest acting psychostimualnt, which typically works up to 10-11 hours. You can dissolve it in the glass of water if the child has problems swallowing pills.

ADHD: There are other things it has been used for, but adhd is the only one it is indicated (officially supposed to be used) for. If you need more information, please add more details.

Stimulant prodrug: Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is unique in psychiatry in that it is what is called a prodrug. It is amphetamine attached to lysine, an amino acid. In that form, it is inactive. But, when swallowed, it is metabolized in the both, breaking the bond to release d-amphetamine. Since metabolism controls its release, it tends to start more slowly but it lasts longer than any other oral stimulant. It still is amphetamine.

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine): FDA approved for ADHD.