"Is there an ADHD medication that doesn't make you lose weight/appetite? "

"I've been taking adderall since I was diagnosed with ADHD last June, when I was 15, I'm now taking 20mg of adderall xr and academically it's going great- my grades are almost all A's, I'm not nearly as disruptive as I used to be, and I hardly ever get into trouble anymore. Sad thing is it's made me lose almost 10 lbs from 130s to 120s. I'm a skinny guy in general so I can't afford to lose more weight, but I used to eat a ton now I never think about it because I have no appetite. I have a doctors app Wednesday and I was wondering if there was any medication for adhd that doesn't supress appetite? Or anyway I can keep taking mine and keep weight up? I'm doing so much better otherwise I don't want to stop taking meds all together. Thanks! "

4 replies

over 13 years ago

Usually the appetite suppressing effect of amphetamines diminishes with time, which is why diet pills don't work over the long haul. Ritalin might be a good alternative. It seems to have less effect on appetite for most people. You might also try developing a regimen around eating so that you remind yourself to eat something small and protein rich several times a day. ADHD meds, at least the main ones, will all have appetite suppression as a possible side effect. Strattera is an alternative which is not a stimulant in the classic sense, but I found it killed my appetite even at a low dose. Ritalin, not so much.

bhera

over 13 years ago

Stimulant drug medicinal drugs are classified as the therapy associated with preference.There are a number involving low-stimulant medicines, for instance atomoxetine, which may be employed as alternate options.

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