lisdexamfetamine dimesylate

noun

variants or lisdexamfetamine
: a prodrug C15H25N3O·(CH4O3S)2 of dextroamphetamine taken orally in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and binge eating disorder

Note: Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate is marketed under the trademark Vyvanse.

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“Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/lisdexamfetamine%20dimesylate. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.

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