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Adderall
I have ADHD and I was put on Adderall around Janruary. I've noticed a HUGE differance, like I use to be failing EVERY subject but now I have all 90's+!
That bad thing is that I've lost more than ten pounds while being on it. Everyone has noticed a huge differance in my weight and people hint to me that I need to it. It's not my fault that I have no appetite when I'm on it.
And people say if I lose anymore weight I'll be too skinny.
I am 5'5" and a little under 110lbs.
Also, my mom always asks if I ate breakfast and whatever.. I don't like being treated like I'm aneorexic!
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Adderall is an amphetamine, which is very similar to the drug speed. Amphetamines suppress your appetite and also causes your body to become very excited so you burn A LOT of calories. That's why you lost so much weight.
If it's possible to find other ways to study without being on adderall, I'd recommend doing it because Adderall is NOT healthy.
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Talk to your doctor. Weight loss as a side effect can become a serious health issue if left unchecked. If your not eating I would make sure you are at least getting all your vitamins because good grades now won't be of much use if it costs you long term health issues. They may be able to step down the dose that you're taking and keep the benefit while letting you maintain your weight.
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Weight loss is a side effect of the drug. Sounds like you already know that. I suggest talking to your mom and even your friends about it. If you get really concerned or if your Mom does, your doctors nurse can reassure her/you that this is what it is.
Just simply tell your friends the weight loss is because of a medication you are taking and it will level out when your body is used to it.
If you continue to lose a lot of weight you may want to discuss it with your doctor. Like all medications, once your body gets used to it, the weight loss will probably stop.
Switching medications probably won't do a lot of good since they all could cause weight loss. It seems to be helping you in school so it is working as it should be.
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I was on the same thing and losing weight also it sucked. Just talk to your doctor about switching to something else. Ask about Concerta it helps you concentrate and also you will eat. Dont worry you will find something that helps. You know your not aneorixic so who cares what people say. Good Luck
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hey
so your question is pretty much how to stop being thought of as super-skinny?
well, your BMI is definitely in the normal range, so you are not underweight. however, you're right. it's TOTALLY not your fault that you dont have an appetite while you're on it... so what does it matter? don't force yourself to eat when you're not hungry. just have three regular meals & if that's what fills you up, that's what fills you up.
i think, unless you are self-concious of the fact that you are on medicine for your ADHD, you should tell the people that call you "anorexic" or "super-skinny" to pretty much shove it cause it's not your fault. just tell them you're not hungry. they shouldn't care. why would it bother them?
it's their problem, not yours. you are perfect. & just cause you've lost a few pounds doesn't mean that now you're going anorexic! how rude are these people?
don't be upset about it - they're probably just jealous that you could easily loose that much weight.
i'm happy for you about having 90's and above now. you must work really hard :]
so just don't worry about those people. and if it really bothers you, tell them that you're on medicine, or if you're self-concious, just say you aren't hungry and aren't gonna force-feed yourself just cause like, two people are calling you anorexic. so unnecessary.
kay? :] good luck, lovee
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