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=== Lisdexamfetamine ===
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Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse, etc.) is an amphetamine-type medication, sold for use in treating [[Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder|ADHD]].<ref name="medlineplus-gov-2013">{{cite web |title=Lisdexamfetamine: MedlinePlus Drug Information |url=https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a607047.html |access-date=7 August 2023 |website=medlineplus.gov |language=en |archive-date=7 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230807022247/https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a607047.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Its effects typically last around 14 hours.<ref name="AHFS20192">{{cite web |title=Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate Monograph for Professionals |url=https://www.drugs.com/monograph/lisdexamfetamine-dimesylate.html |access-date=15 April 2019 |website=Drugs.com |publisher=American Society of Health-System Pharmacists |archive-date=8 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608192642/https://www.drugs.com/monograph/lisdexamfetamine-dimesylate.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Lisdexamfetamine is inactive on its own and is metabolized into [[dextroamphetamine]] in the body.<ref name="pmid28936175"/> Consequently, it has a lower abuse potential.<ref name="pmid28936175"/>