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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Treating Depression With Adderall

ADHD drugs among troubling diet choices for women

October 02, 2008
A survey in Great Britain has found that more than half of women in that country have taken drugs, including one to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), to help them lose weight. The ADHD drug Adderall can suppress appetite for nine hours, but it can also cause depression and heart disorders. One nutritional expert called the trend worrying, saying pills that promise "quick fixes" for weight loss often carry cardiovascular and other health risks. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Why Must I Take My Meds??
By Dr. Diana L Walcutt , Health Expert

...Dilantin): severe seizures   Stimulants such as Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta: severe depression,... Read more »

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Adults with ADHD
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...prescribed stimulant medications are Ritalin, Dexedrine, Adderall, and Concerta. Strattera is a... Read more »

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New Changes in How Doctors Can Prescribe Stimulants
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert

...medications at one time. Stimulants like Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta- medications often used to... Read more »

Health Guide

Adderall and Adderall XR
Brand Name: Adderall and Adderall XR   Generic Name: amphetamine, dextroamphetamine Usage:  Adderall and Adderall XR have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat Attention... Read more »
Depression and Teenagers: Some Basics
...they're approved.2 Type of Medication Brand Name Generic Name Approved Age Stimulant Medications Adderall amphetamines 3 and older Concerta methylphenidate 6 and older Cylert* pemoline 6... Read more »
Desoxyn
...Some psychiatric conditions, which may worsen with Desoxyn use, include: anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression and other mood disorders. For people with bipolar disorder, special care should be... Read more »
The Role of Medication in ADHD Treatment
...conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure or glaucomaCo-existing emotional disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, substance abuseIf a person is against... Read more »
Strattera
...defectLiver problemsHigh or low blood pressureGlaucomaSuicidal thoughtsPsychosis, mania, bipolar disorder, depression or other mental illnessesHistory of blood clots, stroke or heart... Read more »

Medications

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...changes (e.g., agitation, aggression, mood swings, depression, abnormal thoughts) ... Read more »

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...include severe tiredness, mood changes including depression, and sleep problems. Report any such... Read more »

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