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Lisdexamfetamine is a central nervous system stimulant. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. It is used as part of a treatment program for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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| Reasons taken | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
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| Problems concentrating | 26 |
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10 | ||
| Treat my mood condition(s) | 12 |
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3 | ||
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivty Disorder ADHD/ADD | 10 |
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4 | |||
| Lack of motivation | 10 |
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5 | |||
| Fatigue | 10 |
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2 | |||
| Other | 8 |
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See all 62 patients currently taking Lisdexamfetamine
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
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Side effects too severe
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12 | 67% |
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Did not seem to work
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8 | 44% |
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Other
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5 | 28% |
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Personal research
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2 | 11% |
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Doctor's advice
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2 | 11% |
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Expense
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1 | 6% |
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Report created on November 23, 2009.