Lisdexamfetamine for the treatment of acute methamphetamine withdrawal: A pilot feasibility and safety trial

Original research
par
Acheson, Liam S. et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

Australia

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Oui

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

This study aimed to determine the feasibility and safety of a tapering dose of lisdexamfetamine for the treatment of acute methamphetamine (MA) withdrawal.

Constatations/points à retenir

A tapering dose regimen of lisdexamfetamine was safe and feasible for the treatment of acute methamphetamine withdrawal in an inpatient setting.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Open-label, single-arm pilot study (n=10), in an inpatient drug and alcohol withdrawal unit assessing a tapering dose of oral lisdexamfetamine dimesylate commencing at 250 mg once daily, reducing by 50 mg per day to 50 mg on Day 5.

Mots clés

Stimulants
Withdrawal
Clinical guidance