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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 »
Stimulant Medication Abuse
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert... Physical and mental exhaustion Trouble sleeping Weight loss Anemia Skin problems: infections,... Read more »
"Will my Antidepressants Make me Gain Weight?" (Part One)
By Merely Me , Health Expert...every seven to 10 days, if you don't change your diet." Fernstrom also tells us that Lithium,... Read more »
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 »
Losing Weight at a Healthy Rate
By Cynthia Haines , Health Expert...experts agree that the standard here is a steady weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds a week. Some weeks... Read more »
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Desoxyn
...an amphetamine and has a high potential for abuse. It has been approved for use in both ADHD and in weight loss for obesity. Prolonged use for obesity may cause dependence. Although the FDA has... Read more »Side Effects of Commonly Prescribed Medications for ADHD
...commonly prescribed medications for ADHD include stimulant medications, such as Ritalin, Concerta, Adderall, and Dexedrine. The non-stimulant medication for ADHD is Strattera. All of these... Read more »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 »Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Medications
...include:Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate, Daytrana)Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin)Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine (Adderall)Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine, Dextrostat)Pemoline (Cylert),... 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 »Images
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Medications
...for more details. Side Effects Loss of appetite, weight loss, dry mouth, stomach upset/pain,... Read more »
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