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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Does Adderall Make You Lose Weight

Doctor prescribes Adderall for weight loss

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. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Stimulant Medication Abuse for Weight Loss
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...Children and adults take stimulant medication, such as Adderall and Concerta, to help them focus... Read more »

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"Will my Antidepressants Make me Gain Weight?" (Part One)
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...there is a lot more to the story.  People gain and lose weight for a variety of reasons. ... Read more »

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A Patient Speaks: I Hate Meds!
By John McManamy , Health Expert

"I hate meds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Sunnyday writes. "My life sucks. I have no sex drive, gained almost 100... Read more »

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Achieving Long-Term Weight Loss Success
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...losing weight is easy, however it's maintaining this weight loss that continually proves to be... Read more »

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What to do when your ADHD Child is a Picky Eater
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...also suppress appetite.  ADHD medications such as Adderall, Vyvanse, and Concerta all have side... Read more »

Health Guide

Diabetes Diet: Weight Control for Type 2 Diabetes
...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... Read more »
Preventing Obesity: Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance
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... Read more »
Weight Loss Medications, Medicines & Products
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,... Read more »
Weight Control and Diet: Highlights
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... Read more »
Heart healthy Dietary Changes: low carb diet, low fat diet, weight loss
...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... Read more »

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