Does concerta cause weight gain?

Question

My doctor suggested Concerta for my condition. I'm very conscious about my weight, so I wanted to ask if this medication typically causes weight gain.

Rahul Mehra · Accepted Answer

I wish it caused weight gain because I keep forgetting to eat entirely when I am on it! Seriously, Concerta is a stimulant, so it usually does the opposite and kills your appetite. Gaining weight on it is pretty uncommon.

Saraswati Devi · Answer

Beta, hamare parivaar me ek bacche ko ye dawa di gayi thi daktar ke kehne pe. Isse bhookh thodi kam ho jati hai, toh vajan badhta nahi hai balki thoda kam hi hota hai. Aap bilkul chinta mat kariye, sab thik hoga.

Sneha Pillai · Answer

I am about to start Concerta next week and I am a bit scared about how it will affect my body weight. Have most people actually lost weight on it, or did anyone experience weight gain instead? I would really appreciate any guidance.

Manish Sharma · Answer

I was on Concerta for a year and just got off it recently. In my experience, weight gain only happened when the dose wore off in the evening and I got intense food cravings. During the day, it actually suppressed my appetite completely.

Priyanka Roy · Answer

I totally get it, worrying about weight changes when starting a psychiatric medication is so common and stressful. Actually, Concerta is much more likely to cause weight loss because it reduces appetite. Keep your doctor updated on how your appetite feels.

Does concerta cause weight gain?

5 answers

Consult a dietary specialist

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