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Can adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) cause weight loss?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine): Yes, depending on dose.

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Answered 10/18/2019

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Female, 30, waist-height ratio 37.6%, BMI 17.47. Internet says "anorexia" levels. Taking Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) for ADHD but afraid of appetite loss. If these numbers do not get lower, still importanttogain weight?

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Can adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) cause stomach problems?? Gas, bloating, diarreah, nausea, loss of appetite? Going on 4 weeks now of this

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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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Normally, how long would the loss of appetite last for adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine)?

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If I took too much Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) a year ago, am left with complete loss of pleasure 24/7, what med will help dopamine to start flowing again?

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