{"id":633393,"date":"2025-09-03T14:27:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T18:27:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=633393"},"modified":"2025-09-18T16:43:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T20:43:34","slug":"how-to-get-prescribed-vyvanse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-to-get-prescribed-vyvanse\/","title":{"rendered":"What you should know about prescription Vyvanse"},"content":{"rendered":"

Getting a <\/span>Vyvanse<\/span><\/a> (lisdexamfetamine) prescription is a bit more involved than just asking your healthcare provider for it during a checkup. This stimulant helps manage <\/span>attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>binge eating disorder (BED)<\/span><\/a>, but because it’s a controlled substance, there are some strict rules around prescribing it. You\u2019ll need a diagnosis from a healthcare provider who can <\/span>order controlled substances<\/span><\/a>, plus a thorough look at your symptoms and medical history.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Vyvanse used to treat?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Vyvanse, also known by its chemical or generic name <\/span>lisdexamfetamine dimesylate<\/span><\/a>, is a prescription stimulant. It\u2019s approved by the <\/span>Food and Drug Administration (FDA)<\/span><\/a> to treat ADHD in adults and children 6 years and older and moderate to severe BED in adults.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The active ingredient in Vyvanse is a prodrug. In other words, it\u2019s converted in the body to its active form, dextroamphetamine, which works by increasing the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the central nervous system called dopamine and norepinephrine. As a result, it can help improve attention and reduce impulsivity or hyperactivity in people with ADHD. It also helps <\/span>curb binge-eating urges<\/span><\/a> in people with BED.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a <\/span>Schedule II controlled substance<\/span><\/a>, Vyvanse carries a risk of physical or psychological dependence and misuse. People who misuse Vyvanse could experience severe side effects, including an overdose or even death.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Who can prescribe Vyvanse?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Several types of healthcare providers can prescribe Vyvanse in the U.S. However, prescribing rules can depend on individual state laws. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n