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How is Adzenys ER different to other brands of amphetamine?

Medically reviewed by Leigh Ann Anderson, PharmD. Last updated on Aug 30, 2024.

Official Answer by Drugs.com

Adzenys ER is an extended-release 1.25mg/mL liquid suspension compared to most other brands of amphetamine which are tablet and capsule formulations. Dyanavel XR is also an amphetamine extended-release liquid suspension, but with a strength of 2.5mg/mL.

Adzenys ER vs other amphetamine brands

Before the approval of Adzenys ER, the FDA approved once-daily Adzenys XR-ODT (amphetamine) in January 2016 for the treatment of ADHD in patients 6 years and older.

Adzenys XR-ODT utilizes the same proprietary modified-release drug delivery technology as Adzenys ER suspension, thereby providing health care providers the option to transition patients from liquid to ODT formulations. Both Adzenys ER and Adzenys XR-ODT are manufactured by Neos Therapeutics and are bioequivalent to Adderall XR.

Dyanavel XR is a suspension form of extended-release amphetamine for ADHD. Dyanavel XR 2.5 mg/mL suspension, approved in October 2015, was the first, extended-release amphetamine-based oral liquid for the treatment of ADHD. It is given once per day in the morning in children 6 years and older and is bubblegum flavored. Take with or without food.

The Evekeo brand of amphetamine is an immediate-release tablet used to treat ADHD, narcolepsy, and for short-term use in weight loss (obesity).

Generic amphetamine and generic amphetamine salt combinations for treatment of ADHD are also available which may yield cost-savings.

This is not all the information you need to know about Adzenys ER for safe and effective use and does not take the place of talking to your doctor about your treatment. Review the full product information here, and discuss this information and any questions you have with your doctor or other health care provider.

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