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Compare AMPHETAMINE EXTENDED-RELEASE (Amphetamine Extended-Release) and LISDEXAMFETAMINE DIMESYLATE (Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Amphetamine Extended-Release · CNS Stimulant
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Amphetamines are non-catecholamine sympathomimetic amines with CNS stimulant activity. The mode of therapeutic action in ADHD is not known. Amphetamines ar...
Approved for
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate · CNS Stimulant
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Lisdexamfetamine is a prodrug of dextroamphetamine. Amphetamines are non-catecholamine sympathomimetic amines with CNS stimulant activity. The exact mode o...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 21 Reddit discussions
AMPHETAMINE EXTENDED-RELEASE
36%
positive
14 threads
LISDEXAMFETAMINE DIMESYLATE
29%
positive
7 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
14 Reddit threads analysed for AMPHETAMINE EXTENDED-RELEASE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
1
Avg Post Score
38 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Threads directly comparing AMPHETAMINE EXTENDED-RELEASE to other medications
Hi, please give me insight on how to properly talk to my doctor about my pain, and what are potential issues I could suggest! * 25F * sedentary lifestyle * poor diet * regular sleep patterns * Diagnoses/recurring complaints: - Fibromyalgia - ME/CFS - Carpal tunnel syndrome - "chronic" (often reoccur
Got this from Mckesson when I ordered generic Adderall XR, but system says it isn't the same GPI as my normal generic. WTF is it, then?
All of these are expired prescription savings cards prescription guides for brand name meds. She worked with neurodivergent children and got her license revoked recently. I'm a pharmacy tech and I just about lost my mind when I pulled all of this out
Since you guys enjoyed my post on the many oral dosage forms of [diltiazem](https://redd.it/775j4x), I figured I'd finish this up (had most of it typed up a while ago because I was curious) and polish it before posting. **Immediate Release** Name|Brand|Dosage (mg)|t(max) (h)|t(1/2) (h) :--|:--|:--
I had long thought that Desoxyn Gradument (dextromethamphetamine extended release) was discontinued ages ago. Then one day as I was browsing, I noticed a study published in **2012** that mentioned the following: > After at least a 2-week washout period, subjects received four sustained-release 10
So I've been on ADHD medications for 3 years now, and for the longest time I was taking 40-60mg of name brand Adderall XR. Due to another illness I was diagnosed with in the past year, my primary physician wanted me to try instant release instead of extended. For some reason, my insurance covers nam
# USA 17yr Male 5'11" 160lbs no known preexisting physical health problems **Make sure to look at notes at bottom** ​ * **I don't drink, smoke, or use illicit drugs currently\* or abuse pharmaceutical drugs** \* Past use of LSD and Marijuana, has be
Hello! first time poster I apologize if I miss anything. Female, 40, 5’4”, 250 lbs, PCOS (high triglycerides, medicated for high cholesterol, medicated for hypothyroidism, blood sugar and AIC are normal so far but have been diagnosed with insulin resistance) I take levoxyl, a statin, the birth contr
Basic Health Info 21M 140lbs CT Scan: https://www.dicomlibrary.com?study=1.3.6.1.4.1.44316.6.102.1.2025080314548862.407251387338188510984 Primary Compliant: Hard time breathing especially when doing cardio. Chest tightness during exhalation when sittting straight or standing. Body gets cold and swea
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
7 Reddit threads analysed for LISDEXAMFETAMINE DIMESYLATE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
948 upvotes
My heart sank today at the pharmacy when I saw someone decline to pick up all of their prescriptions because they were out of this person's budget. For their privacy, I didn't approach them to tell them about [Fair Pharmacare](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/health-drug-coverage/pharmacare
It is currently a sweltering 24C (75F) and I am not coping well. I am extremely pasty white British lady and anything over 19C (66F) is hellish for me. Whilst I have always been somewhat averse to the heat, but since combining lisdexamfetamine and venlafaxine I am not coping well. Mentally, the bes
Had a pt today saying a previous pharmacist told him to tell prescriber to put brand necessary in notes in case we don’t have generic so he can go to brand. (That’s what a DAW-2 is for). Historically, prescribers have been putting that in and he’s been getting the generic. But like, still not the gr
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
Both AMPHETAMINE EXTENDED-RELEASE and LISDEXAMFETAMINE DIMESYLATE belong to the CNS Stimulant class. While they share a similar mechanism of action, differences in pharmacokinetics, dosing, and side effect profiles may make one more suitable than the other for individual patients.
AMPHETAMINE EXTENDED-RELEASE carries 4 FDA warnings. LISDEXAMFETAMINE DIMESYLATE carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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