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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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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.

Answered 9/6/2019

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Yes: That is one of the side effects of stimulants - it kills your appetite, thus losing weight.Some people have loss of appetite in the first three months only.Although appetite is still down generally.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine): Wt. Loss is possible, depending on the dose, but not likely that fast, as in your case.

Answered 9/3/2012

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Appetite suppression: One side effect of amphetamines is appetite suppression. Some will lose up to 10% of body weight. Take advantage of this by increasing exercise and being selective in what you eat and you should lose weight steadily.

Answered 6/20/2015

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