Lisdexamfetamine is a prodrug of dextroamphetamine, a central nervous system stimulant known as d-amphetamine, covalently attached to the naturally occurring amino acid L-lysine. Lisdexamfetamine is the first chemically formulated prodrug stimulant and was first approved by the FDA in April 2008. It was also approved by Health Canada in February 2009. Lisde...
Lisdexamfetamine is indicated for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and pediatric patients six years and older. It is also indicated to treat moderate to severe binge eating disorder (BED) in adults. It is approved for use in the US and Canada.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Trials Network (CAPTN), Durham, North Carolina, United States
Clinical Study Centers, LLC, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Massachusetts General Hospital, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Massachusetts General Hospital, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Clinical Pharmacology of Miami, Inc., Miami, Florida, United States
University of California, Irvine Child Development Center, Irvine, California, United States
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