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No. Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is metabolized into dextroamphetamine, a stimulant. Like a narcotic, potential for drug abuse/dependency exists and it is a class II controlled substance. However, vyvanse is NOT a narcotic. A narcotic refers to opiates or opioids (e.g., heroin, morphine, codeine). Vyvanse is an amphetamine.

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Yes. Vyvanse is a controlled substance in most countries in the world. Vyvanse is a pro-drug of dextroamphetamine. Dextroamphetamine has valid medical uses (such as ADHD, narcolepsy) but carries a risk of addiction and psychological dependence. For this reason, it is illegal to obtain or use Vyvanse without a prescription from a doctor.

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Vyvanse is lisdexamfetamine. It is a single enantiomer amphetamine formulation that is a prodrug which is a drug that is itself inactive but is metabolized into an active substance. lisdexamphetamine is converted into Dextroamphetamine a stereoisomer of amphetamine. So it is essentially Dextroamphetamine.

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Yes it it is. This ADHD medication does act the same way as caffeine. Vyvanse is a prescription drug to help you focus and to curve behavior problems.

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Can you loose weight on Vyvanse

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What is in vyvanse?

Vyvanse is Dextroamphetamine (a stimulant) coupled L-lysine (an amino acid). Which is known as Lisdexamfetamine.


What class of narcotic is Vyvanse?

Vyvanse or lisdexamfetimine is a psycho-stimulant and a member of the amphetimine family.


What is s489 40 mg on a pill?

Vyvanse. Stimulant. Abused a lot.


Does Vyvanse contain opiates?

No; Vyvanse contains the prodrug lisdexamfetamine which is dextroamphetamine. Dextroamphetamine is classified as a stimulant and is not chemically related in action or structure to opiates.


Is Vyvanse a controlled drug?

Yes it is classified as a class 2 stimulant in the us


Can Ritalin show up on a drug test as marijuana?

No, Ritalin is a stimulant such as Adderall, Vyvanse.. etc.


How long does 1 dose of Vyvanse 20mg stay in your system?

Vyvanse will stay in your system over 24 hours, since it is a stimulant so it doesn't accumulates over time.


What other effect besides weight loss occurs if you take Effexor xr and Vyvanse?

effexor is an anti-depressent. vyvanse is a stimulant. look up side effects of these two categories of drugs for your answer.


Are salvia and Vyvanse a safe combination?

Physically it would most likely be safe. The thing to be aware of is hypertension/increased heart rate. To be on the safe side I would not combine the two.


Is Vyvanse a SSRI?

No. Vyvanse is the brand name for lisexamfetamine which is a prodrug of amphetamine. Vyvanse is created in a way that it is not possible to inject or snort the drug to produce a high which makes it less abusable. Amphetamine works on norepinephrine and dopamine receptors, while SSRI's work on serotonin.


Can you take Vyvanse and citalopram together?

Can you take citalopram 20mg and vyvanse 40mg together


If Vyvanse is causing blurred vision will other ADHD drugs have the same side effect?

Vyvanse is a central nervous stimulant; it can cause high blood pressure in some individuals and blurred vision is a symptom of dangerously high blood pressure. Discontinue use and consult a medical professional as soon as possible.Other non-stimulant drugs could be used. See related questions.