Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a prescription drug that’s approved to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and binge eating disorder. It may also be prescribed off-label for certain other uses.

Vyvanse is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat:

In addition to these FDA-approved uses, Vyvanse may be used off-label for treatment-resistant depression and narcolepsy. (With off-label use, doctors prescribe a drug for a purpose other than what it’s approved for.) If you’re interested in taking Vyvanse for depression or narcolepsy, talk with your doctor.

Vyvanse should not be used for weight loss or to treat obesity. The use of other similar drugs for these purposes has caused serious heart problems.

To learn more about Vyvanse, including its uses, dosage, and side effects, see this in-depth article. And you can talk with your doctor to learn whether Vyvanse (or its generic form, lisdexamfetamine) may be a good treatment option for you.

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