lisdexamfetamine-dimesylate and Weight-Gain

To report the successful use of lisdexamfetamine in the management of narcolepsy.. Five narcoleptic patients received lisdexamfetamine, at different dosages and for different periods, for management of excessive daytime sleepiness and weight control.. All patients experienced improvement of excessive daytime sleepiness and lost weight without side effects.. Lisdexamfetamine appears promising for the treatment of two of the most common symptoms of narcolepsy: excessive daytime sleepiness and weight gain.

Topics: Adult; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Female; Humans; Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate; Male; Middle Aged; Narcolepsy; Retrospective Studies; Sleepiness; Time Factors; Treatment Outcome; Weight Gain; Weight Loss; Young Adult