About Vyvanse

Vyvanse is a new class of ADHD medication for your patients 6 to 12 years of age. It is a therapeutically inactive molecule that is converted to its active form by natural metabolic processes.

Vyvanse:

  • Provided significant efficacy throughout the day, even at 6 pm1
  • Reported adverse events were mild to moderate in severity and incidence decreased over time1,2
  • Demonstrated significantly lower abuse-related liking effect than an equivalent oral dose of d-amphetamine3,4

Vyvanse—a new class of ADHD medication

Vyvanse a new ADHD medication

*Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) is recognized as a new chemical entity

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References
  1. Biederman J, Krishnan S, Zhang Y, et al. Efficacy and safety of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX; NRP104) in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a phase 3, randomized, multicenter,double-blind, parallel-group study. Clin Ther. 2007.
  2. Vyvanse [package insert], Wayne, Pa: Shire US Inc., 2007.
  3. Data on file; LDX009; Shire US Inc.
  4. Data on file; LDX008; Shire US Inc.







 

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