Question 1

will taking just 20mg of adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) make you lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Maybe in short term: Stimulants decrease appetite, which can cause weight loss.  However, that effect typically wears off over time, which is why they are not effect weight-loss medications.  Usually, to maintain the appetite suppression over time, the dose has to keep going up, which then causes other problems.

Question 2

my doctor prescribed me adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) b/c i have adhd. do amphetamines get you high and make you lose weight too?

Accepted Answer

ADHD: If you have adhd  - then the Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) will noramally help you to slow down and focus. It should  not make you high. Appetite suppression does occur often with adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine).

Question 3

how do i lose weight while taking adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) ?

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't hurt: Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) typcally suppresses appetite, although not in everyone.  If losing weight is a goal, it should interfere with that process.  But, it also is seldom enough.  Controlled calorie intake and increased exercise remain the gold standards for taking weight off and keeping it off.  You may find that surging appetite late in the day as Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) wears off becomes the hardest time to control intake.

Question 4

i have heard adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) takes away your appetite, but do you really lose weight?

Accepted Answer

There is no: Guarantee. Weight loss is a potential side effect.

Question 5

will adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) make u lose weight because i'm a 272 pound girl 5'4 in height i already lost 7 pounds in 2 days on it?

Accepted Answer

It isn't healthy: You lost mostly water to account for the seven pounds in two days. As it takes 3500 calories to make up one pound, it really is not possible to lose seven pounds of fat in two days, and fat loss is what you want i'm sure. Diets are not particularly effective and life style changes work best for long term weight control. Slow and steady at 1-2 pounds per week is much better and long lasting.

Question 6

will adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) help lose weight if adhd?

Accepted Answer

Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine): It would affect your appetite, depending on the dose.

Question 7

currently on adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) 30mg 2x/day. how does adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) help lose weight? metabolism increase? will it cause massive muscle catabolism? on injury rest.

Accepted Answer

Amphetamine effect: Just like any stimulant, Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) causes an increase in metabolism and a decrease in appetite. That combination is what causes weight loss in many people. It is not indicated for weight loss, but weight loss is a well-known side effect of the medication.

Question 8

i had nexplanon put in a few weeks ago and just got prescribed adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine). will i gain weight or loose weight? i know weight gain is common in bc

Accepted Answer

Nexplanon: This will depend on dose of adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine). Doubt u will lose or gain more weight. Most likely your weight will stay steady as your appetite drops some.

Question 9

34 female, for mdd/bipolar on 450mg wellbutrinxl, 100mg lamictal, 150mg topamax, and 0.5mg of klonopin. fioricet and percocet 10mg prn for migraines, and vyvanse & adderall for hypersomnia. trying to loose weight, dieting, exercise not working..help?

Accepted Answer

Use up the calories!: Anything that uses energy (calories) will help one lose weight, as long as she DOES NOT eat or drink back more calories than she uses up. Examples: if walking, take longer route; use stairs instead of elevators; take several trips to and from the car when unloading groceries; walk the kids to school; at home skip dessert and go walk around the block instead. Must take in fewer calories than used.

Question 10

how to lose weight with hypersomnia? already on adderral 30mg xr and nuvigil

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle changes: You'll probably need to exercise and make dietary changes. Hopefully hypothyroidism has been rules out.

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How do i lose weight while taking adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) ?

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I have heard adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) takes away your appetite, but do you really lose weight?

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Will adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) make u lose weight because i'm a 272 pound girl 5'4 in height i already lost 7 pounds in 2 days on it?

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Will adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) help lose weight if adhd?

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Currently on adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) 30mg 2x/day. how does adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) help lose weight? metabolism increase? will it cause massive muscle catabolism? on injury rest.

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I had nexplanon put in a few weeks ago and just got prescribed adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine). will i gain weight or loose weight? i know weight gain is common in bc

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34 female, for mdd/bipolar on 450mg wellbutrinxl, 100mg lamictal, 150mg topamax, and 0.5mg of klonopin. fioricet and percocet 10mg prn for migraines, and vyvanse & adderall for hypersomnia. trying to loose weight, dieting, exercise not working..help?

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How to lose weight with hypersomnia? already on adderral 30mg xr and nuvigil

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