Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing to use our site, or clicking "Continue," you are agreeing to our Cookie Policy Continue. Twitter Facebook. This Issue. August 23, IVY, Ph. Author Affiliations Chicago. Access through your institution. Select basic ads. Create a personalised ads profile. Select personalised ads. Apply market research to generate audience insights. Measure content performance. Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors. Back in the s and 60s, doctors would prescribe amphetamines for weight loss.
That practice was ended by law when the addictive nature of these drugs was proven. Today, Adderall prescribed for ADHD is sometimes used non-medically for its weight loss support properties. Adderall amphetamine and dextroamphetamine contains amphetamine and has the typical amphetamine effect of suppressing appetite.
Some people turn to this "Adderall diet" or "speed diet" to lose weight, although today no doctors would prescribe the drug for that purpose. Adderall, when used properly and as prescribed, can be beneficial for treating ADHD.
Unfortunately, stimulants like Adderall are commonly misused. Adderall abuse and the misuse of similar stimulants are seen in about 3. Adderall has the effect of increasing dopamine signaling in the brain. This can give a feeling of euphoria and being energized as well as the following physical effects:. It can also have the effect of suppressing appetite, which can result in eating less.
People taking Adderall for ADHD may experience weight loss due to the appetite suppression side effect even if they weren't trying to lose weight. A few of the many possible side effects of Adderall use include:. Adderall use is especially dangerous for people with heart defects or other heart problems.
Even if you have ADHD or narcolepsy, your doctor will likely not prescribe Adderall for you if you also have a heart condition or a high risk of developing one. Adderall has a boxed warning, the most serious warning the FDA provides. It states that Adderall has a high risk of dependence, which means that you can become psychologically and physically addicted to it.
The warning also advises that Adderall can cause sudden death as well as serious heart problems. A possible side effect of Adderall use in young people who take the medication to treat ADHD is slowed growth and poor weight gain. However, that seemed to change in later years. Children who took stimulants seemed to gain more weight than those who did not use the drugs at all.
They can answer your questions and give you guidance on diet. If needed, the doctor may refer you to a registered dietitian for more specialized care. It should only be used with a prescription from your doctor. If you have questions about weight loss or about how Adderall use can affect you or your child, talk to your doctor.
They can help you find a weight loss plan that will work for you. They can help you manage any side effects from proper Adderall use. Recently, vitamin B has been linked to weight loss and energy boosts, but are these claims for real?
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