Lisdexamfetamine and Phentermine interaction

Lisdexamfetamine and Phentermine: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.

Moderate

Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.

What the FDA labels say

From the Lisdexamfetamine (Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate) label · effective 2026-05-22

Moderate

Additionally, in studies of another stimulant, there was slowing of the increase in height [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] .

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Moderate

Tricyclic Antidepressants Clinical Impact May enhance the activity of tricyclic or sympathomimetic agents causing striking and sustained increases in the concentration of d-amphetamine in the brain; cardiovascular effects can be potentiated.

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From the Phentermine (Phentermine hydrochloride) label · effective 2026-08-17

Moderate

Risk of Abuse and Dependence Phentermine is related chemically and pharmacologically to amphetamine (d- and d l l-amphetamine) and other related stimulant drugs that have been extensively abused.

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