Using this medication
improperly can cause death or serious side effects on the heart.
What is lisdexamfetamine?
Lisdexamfetamine is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain
and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
Lisdexamfetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in
adults and in children who are 6 to 12 years old.
Lisdexamfetamine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my doctor before taking lisdexamfetamine?
Do not use lisdexamfetamine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as
isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), or
selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can
occur if you take lisdexamfetamine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body.
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to lisdexamfetamine or if you have:
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heart disease or moderate to severe high blood pressure
(hypertension);
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arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries);
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overactive thyroid;
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glaucoma;
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severe anxiety, tension, or agitation; or
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if you have a history of drug or alcohol addiction.
Some stimulants have caused sudden death in children and
adolescents with serious heart problems or congenital heart defects.
Before using lisdexamfetamine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you
have:
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment
or special tests to safely take this medication.
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. It
could also cause premature birth, low birth weight, or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn if the
mother takes lisdexamfetamine during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to
become pregnant during treatment.
Lisdexamfetamine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not
use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Long-term use of lisdexamfetamine can slow a child's growth. Tell your doctor if the
child using this medication is not growing or gaining weight properly.
Do not give this medication to a child younger than 6 years old without the advice of
a doctor.
Lisdexamfetamine may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it
was prescribed for. Lisdexamfetamine should never be shared with another person,
especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the
medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. Using this medication
improperly can cause death or serious side effects on the heart.
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