Thursday, October, 29, 2009
Does Adderall Make You Lose Weight
October 02, 2008
An Illinois doctor says that the attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD) medication Adderall has helped over 800 of his
adolescent patients lose weight. But experts say his decision to
treat children with the stimulant raises ethical questions. Some
say the side effects of Adderall make its off-label use dangerous.
Proponents say that many doctors prescribe ADHD drugs for weight
loss and that the drop in the diabetes risk outweighs possible side
effects.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Eileen Bailey
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Health Expert
...Children and adults take stimulant medication, such as Adderall and Concerta, to help them focus...
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By Merely Me
,
Health Expert
...there is a lot more to the story. People gain and lose weight for a variety of reasons. ...
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By John McManamy
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Health Expert
"I hate meds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Sunnyday writes. "My life sucks. I have no sex drive, gained almost 100...
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By Melanie Thomassian
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Health Expert
...losing weight is easy, however it's maintaining this weight loss that continually proves to be...
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By Merely Me
,
Health Expert
...also suppress appetite. ADHD medications such as Adderall, Vyvanse, and Concerta all have side...
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Health Guide
...2 DiabetesThe American Diabetes Association recommends that patients aim for a small but consistent
weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week. Most patients should follow a diet that supplies at least...
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Weight Loss and MaintenanceEven modest
weight loss can reduce the risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. The simplest (but still difficult) approach to
weight loss is reducing calories and...
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There are several different drugs used for
weight loss. Unless specifically instructed by a doctor, people should use non-drug methods for losing weight. Except under rare circumstances,...
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Investigative DrugsRimonabant (Accompli) is a new class of
weight loss drug called selective CB1 blockers, which help curb a persons appetite. A study published in the November 2005 New...
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...the glycemic index, are bad for you.A 2006 review of low-carbohydrate diets found that they did help
weight loss in the short term. However, while these diets appeared to lower triglyceride and...
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