Is lisdexamfetamine dimesylate the same as dexamfetamine?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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No. Lisdexamfetamine is an inactive prodrug that the body converts to dexamfetamine, which produces the clinical effects.

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lisdexamfetamine dimesylate · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

No. Lisdexamfetamine is an inactive prodrug that the body converts to dexamfetamine, which produces the clinical effects.

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