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Do you need a prescription for Vyvanse?

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Do you need a prescription for Vyvanse?

Vyvanse is a brand-name prescription medication. It’s FDA-approved to treat the following conditions:* * Vyvanse is not FDA-approved for weight loss or treatment of obesity.

What is a good substitute for Vyvanse?

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) and Ritalin (methylphenidate) are two medications within this class. Other well-known stimulants include Adderall/Adderall XR (amphetamine salts), Concerta (methylphenidate extended-release), Daytrana (methylphenidate), and Focalin/Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate).

Can GPs prescribe Vyvanse?

Dexamphetamine 40 mgs, Lisdexamphetamine/Vyvanse 70 mg and methylphenidate 80 mg. GPs are able to prescribe stimulant medication providing the diagnosis has been made by a specialist. No specific requirement for review by the specialist, but good practice would suggest a review every 1-3 years.

Is Vyvanse and Adderall the same?

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Both drugs are derivatives of amphetamines. The difference between the drugs is Adderall contains amphetamine salts (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine), whereas Vyvanse contains lisdexamfetamine, which the body converts to dextroamphetamine before it is active, meaning it’s a “prodrug.”

Can you get Vyvanse on PBS?

Yes. As of February 1st 2021 all strengths of Vyvanse will be PBS listed for adults who meet the PBS eligibility criteria for adults diagnosed with ADHD after the age of 18.

What is Vyvanse called in Australia?

LISDEXAMFETAMINE

Code & Prescriber Medicinal Product Pack (Name, form & strength and pack size) Max qty units
10492F LISDEXAMFETAMINE lisdexamfetamine dimesilate 70 mg capsule, 30 (PI, CMI) 30
Available brands
Vyvanse

Why is Adrafinil banned?

Objective: Adrafinil and modafinil have received wide publicity and have become controversial in the sporting world when several athletes were discovered allegedly using these drugs as doping agents. By acknowledging the facts, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) banned these drugs in sports since 2004.

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Is Adrafinil the same as modafinil?

Adrafinil is a prodrug; it is primarily metabolized in vivo to modafinil, resulting in very similar pharmacological effects. Unlike modafinil, however, it takes time for the metabolite to accumulate to active levels in the bloodstream.