Vyvanse ingredient?

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What is the active ingredient in Vyvanse?

Vyvanse’s active ingredient is lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (often written as lisdexamfetamine).

What does “lisdexamfetamine” mean in the body?

Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate is a prodrug: after you take Vyvanse, your body converts it into dextroamphetamine, the pharmacologically active stimulant that affects dopamine and norepinephrine signaling.

What’s the ingredient difference between Vyvanse and Adderall?

Vyvanse contains lisdexamfetamine (a prodrug form of dextroamphetamine). Adderall contains mixed amphetamine salts rather than lisdexamfetamine.

What do patients usually mean by “ingredient”?

When people ask about Vyvanse’s ingredient, they usually mean the active drug (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate), not fillers or inactive components in the tablet/capsule.