Lisdexamfetamine: Difference between revisions
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===Conversion rate=== | ===Conversion rate=== | ||
29.7% of the weight of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (the usual prescribed form) is dexamphetamine: 30 mg lisdexamfetamine dimesylate is equivalent to 8.9 mg of dexamfetamine | 29.7% of the weight of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (the usual prescribed form) is dexamphetamine: 30 mg lisdexamfetamine dimesylate is equivalent to 8.9 mg of dexamfetamine.<ref>https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/27442/SPC/</ref><ref>http://www.uacap.org/uploads/3/2/5/0/3250432/stimulant_equivalency.pdf</ref> | ||
The subjective experience will differ due to the slower, more steady release of active substance in the [[prodrug]]. An equivalent dose of dexamphetamine will have a higher peak plasma concentration and shorter duration. | The subjective experience will differ due to the slower, more steady release of active substance in the [[prodrug]]. An equivalent dose of dexamphetamine will have a higher peak plasma concentration and shorter duration. | ||
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==Legal status== | ==Legal status== | ||
Lisdexamphetamine is approved for medical use with a doctor's prescription, but in most countries it is illegal to sell or possess without a prescription.{{citation needed}}<br/> | Lisdexamphetamine is approved for medical use with a doctor's prescription, but in most countries it is illegal to sell or possess without a prescription.{{citation needed}}<br /> | ||
It requires a special certificate while traveling within the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schengen_Area Schengen Area], which covers most of Europe, but not the United Kingdom.<ref name="swe" /><ref>http://www.felleskatalogen.no/medisin/elvanse-shire-pharmaceutical-contracts-ltd-588199</ref> | It requires a special certificate while traveling within the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schengen_Area Schengen Area], which covers most of Europe, but not the United Kingdom.<ref name="swe" /><ref>http://www.felleskatalogen.no/medisin/elvanse-shire-pharmaceutical-contracts-ltd-588199</ref> | ||