What ADD Medication Cause a Lack of Appetite?

Published January 24, 2014

Question by thisismehihi: What ADD medication cause a lack of appetite?
What ADD medication cause a lack of appetite?
My doctor suggested that I go on ADD medication, but he mentioned the side effects can include a loss of appetite. I forgot the name of the medication- do you know what it is??

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Almost all of them are stimulants, and are known to decrease appetite.

Answer by Alice Diaz Wright
Dexedrine, Dextrostat, dextro-amphetamine sulfate, Adderall, Desoxyn, methamphetamine HCL, Vyvanse, Lisdexamfetamine, Ritalin, methylphenidate hydrochloride.

These are a few stimulant “CNS” ADD/ADHD meds known to cause loss of appetite and/or weight loss in general.

As an aside, you may have noticed that Desoxyn, or methamphetamine HCL, is on the list of prescription ADD drugs. Yes, “meth” is legal with a prescription. Who knew?!?

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