Focalin (dexmethylphenidate): Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) is a stimulant in the methylphenidate group for treating adhd. All stimulants suppress appetite center in brain which can cause wt. Drop.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Appetite decrease: Stimulants like Focalin are associated with "appetite suppression, which correlates with the increased activity of the mesolimbic reward pathway & elevated extracellular dopamine the nucleus accumbens," REF: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4843092/#:~:text=Stimulants%20are%20also%20associated%20with,et%20al.%2C%202000).
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