Neha Reddy Neha Reddy Asked 9 months ago

Does adderall help with weight loss?

I've been struggling with my weight for a while now. Someone suggested that some medicines for ADHD can help with weight loss. Is Adderall one of those medicines that can actually help you lose weight?

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Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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Dekho boss, let's be honest. It suppresses your appetite so you might lose some weight initially, but using it purely for weight loss is a very bad idea and dangerous for your heart.

Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My physician clearly explained that weight loss is just a common side effect because it reduces appetite and boosts metabolism temporarily. But she strictly warned that it is not prescribed or approved as a weight loss drug due to severe cardiovascular risks.

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Meera Patel Meera Patel Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I know how frustrating it is when weight doesn't budge, but please don't use such heavy medicines for this. I tried everything from warm methi water to ginger tea, and trust me, gradual healthy eating is much safer than these pills.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I was actually reading about this yesterday on a couple of forums because my friend mentioned it. Honestly, it seems really risky to take it just to shed kilos because of the crazy side effects like anxiety and sleeplessness.

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Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Haan, weight loss toh ho jata hai because bhook bilkul mar jaati hai. But jaise hi medicine bandh karoge, double weight wapas aa jayega, so don't go down that route, na.

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