Vyvanse for Treating ADHD in Children
Vyvanse was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2007. What Is Vyvanse? Vyvanse is a once-a-day treatment for adults and children age 6 to 12 with ADHD. Nick David / Getty Images It’s also approved to treatbinge-eating disorderin adults. The main ingredient in Vyvanse is lisdexamfetamine dimesylate. The drug acts on the brain to boost the levels of twoneurotransmitters: dopamine and norepinephrine. This, in turn, improves focus and attention and decreases impulsivity and hyperactive behavior....