Comparing Dextroamphetamine vs Lisdexamfetamine
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Prescription only
Prescribed for ADHD, Sexual Dysfunction - SSRI Induced, Narcolepsy, Fatigue, Drowsiness. Dextroamphetamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Lisdexamfetamine is a stimulant that may be used for the treatment of ADHD and BED; however, its use is limited by its risk of dependence, withdrawal syndrome, and potential for serious cardiac... View more |
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| More about Dextroamphetamine | More about Lisdexamfetamine | ||||||||||||||||
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Dextroamphetamine has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 292 ratings on Drugs.com. 80% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
Lisdexamfetamine has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 1075 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Dexedrine, ProCentra, Xelstrym, Zenzedi | Vyvanse | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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34 hours |
1 hour |
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High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 204 drugs are known to interact with Dextroamphetamine:
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A total of 390 drugs are known to interact with Lisdexamfetamine:
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May 29, 1975 |
February 23, 2007 |
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N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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