Rohan Kapoor Rohan Kapoor Asked 5 months ago

Do adhd meds cause weight gain or loss?

My doctor suggested I might need medication for my ADHD. I'm trying to understand all the possible side effects before I start. Can these medicines cause you to gain or lose weight, or does it depend?

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Sameer Joshi Sameer Joshi Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago
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Please don't ignore these physical changes or try to guess. I ignored my changing appetite on meds once and my health got really messed up. Go get a proper routine checkup done by your specialist.

Neha Gupta Neha Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Mostly they cause weight loss because they reduce your appetite, but everyone reacts differently.

Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I understand your worry, these strong medicines can disturb our stomach and appetite. I usually suggest taking a spoonful of fennel seeds or a warm ginger cup to settle the stomach so you can eat comfortably.

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Suresh Patel Suresh Patel Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Look, if you are losing too much weight, just try to eat small high-protein snacks throughout the day. Dry fruits and bananas are great to keep at your desk. Simple home food is best to manage this.

Shanti Swaroop Shanti Swaroop Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Keep your mind peaceful and don't worry too much about these fluctuations. Eat fresh fruits, stay hydrated, and let your body heal at its own pace under proper medical supervision.

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Ankit Chaudhary Ankit Chaudhary Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan, mostly to loss hi hota hai appetite down hone se. But some people gain also if they get sweet cravings after the med effect wears off in the evening, na? Just keep an eye on what you eat.

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