Lisdexamfetamine Orion
Lisdexamfetamine Orion helps your brain work better by improving attention, focus, and reducing impulsive behavior.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
30 mg
Active Ingredient
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation Orion Pharma
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you the right dose. Usually, treatment starts at 30 mg, but it can be 20 mg. The dose may be increased later.
Method
Take one capsule every morning with or without food. You can swallow the capsule whole with water, or open it and mix the contents with soft food (like yogurt) or a glass of water or orange juice.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 70 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Decreased appetite
- •Trouble sleeping
- •Dry mouth
- •Headache
- •Feeling anxious or restless
- •Fast or uneven heartbeat
- •Stomach ache
- •Weight loss
RARE
- •Feeling unusually excited or overactive (mania)
- •Allergic reaction (like itching, rash, or swelling)
- •Blurred vision
- •Fainting
- •Seeing or hearing things that are not real (hallucinations)
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to lisdexamfetamine, other amphetamine medicines, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not take this medicine if you are currently taking or have taken a medicine for depression called an MAOI in the last two weeks.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart problems, very high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, or high eye pressure (glaucoma).
- This medicine can be addictive. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has ever misused alcohol, prescription medicines, or illegal drugs. Do not give this medicine to anyone else.
- This medicine is not for children under 6 years old because it is not known if it is safe or helpful for them.
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- Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor first.
- If you forget a dose, do not take a double dose. Wait until the next day. Avoid taking a missed dose in the afternoon, as it can cause sleep problems.
- This medicine may make you dizzy, cause problems focusing, or blur your vision. If this happens, do not drive or operate machinery.