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Vyvanse Side Effects & Adverse Reactions (List)

Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) is a prodrug comprised of the amino acid L-lysine coupled with dextroamphetamine, hence its chemical name “lis-dexamfetamine.”  As a prodrug, Vyvanse is inactive until ingested and enzymatically metabolized into l-lysine (an amino acid) and dextroamphetamine (a psychostimulant), the latter of which has been deemed effective for the treatment of ADHD and binge eating …

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How Long Does Adderall Stay In Your System?

Adderall is a prescription medication manufactured by Shire Pharmaceuticals containing a mixture of amphetamine salts (75% dextroamphetamine and 25% levoamphetamine).  It was first approved by the FDA in 1996 for the management of ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) and was later approved for the treatment of narcolepsy.  The medication is manufactured in multiple formats including: an immediate …

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Phentermine For ADHD: An Uninvestigated Treatment

Phentermine is an anorectic medication utilized principally for the short-term treatment of obesity as an adjunct to caloric restriction, dietary modifications, and physical exercise.  It is formally classified as a psychostimulant due to the fact that it increases mental and physical arousal [via sympathomimetic mechanisms].  Specifically, phentermine facilitates central and peripheral catecholamine release (primarily of …

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Adderall Tolerance: Causes & How To Prevent It

Nearly all individuals taking Adderall can attest to the fact that its psychostimulatory effect is most potent after an initial “first-time” dosage.  Thereafter, its efficacy is generally maintained for weeks, or perhaps months after the initial dosage with favorable results.  However, eventually Adderall users may notice that its therapeutic psychostimulation seems to have dwindled and/or …

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How Long Does Vyvanse Stay In Your System?

Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) is a psychostimulant medication manufactured by Shire Pharmaceuticals for the treatment of ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder).  Many consider Vyvanse to be a “new and improved” successor of the drug Adderall.  Vyvanse contains the ingredient Lisdexamfetamine which is pharmacologically inactive until metabolized; hence being classified as a “prodrug.” The fact that Vyvanse is a prodrug …

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How Long Does Ritalin Stay In Your System?

Ritalin is a psychostimulant drug used medically for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.  It contains the active ingredient methylphenidate, which functions as a catecholamine reuptake inhibitor, primarily of dopamine (DAT) and norepinephrine (NET) transporters.  This reuptake inhibition (NDRI) facilitates increases in extracellular dopamine and norepinephrine concentrations, thereby substantially enhancing neurophysiological arousal. Upon …

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14 New ADHD Medications In the Pipeline (2015)

ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is a condition characterized by inability to concentrate and often comorbid hyperactive behaviors.  It is considered the most common psychiatric disorder among children and adolescents (affecting approximately 5%) and is fairly common among adults (affecting approximately 4%).  Individuals with ADHD may face serious difficulties completing projects, studying at school, holding a steady …

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