Adderal for weight loss???

easywriter59 · Newbie Joined: 26 Jan 2008 Posts: 1

I have several problems that caused me to take drugs that caused drowsiness so my neurologist gave me adderal. I am not ADHD or have Narcolepsy but do have a weight problem.

Since I quit smoking in 1992, had a hysterectomy in 1999 and began a seditary job at the computer since 2000, I have gained 100 pounds. I now have diabetes, fibromyalgia, edema, higher blood pressure and high colestrol. In order to alleviate these problems, I am going back on Adderal. I would rather have the side effects from Adderal than be in a wheel chair from a stroke or heart attack-or even worse, amputations, kidney failure and blindness from the diabetes. The doctor said if I lose 100 pounds, most of my health problems will solve themselves.

I found that Adderal gave me an abundance of energy (because it is an amphetamine and Meth-amphetamine works better but is illegal) and took away my appitite as long as I took it. I was able to function like never before-had the incentive to clean house, work in the gardens, etc.

Problem 1: When I wanted to go to sleep, I couldn't
Problem 2: When the Adderal wore off I was hungry as a bear and wanted to eat everything in site no matter how ridiculous it was.
Problem 3: When coming down off the drug you get a bit disorientated and paranoid about things you wouldn't normally, if you weren't on the drug. You may worry about your circumstances, etc. Remember if this happens, it is the drug and not your situation.

Conclusion: I was able to take off enough weight to lose a dress size in order to go to my 40th High School Reunion. I was still fat but not AS fat.

In my opinion, if you do take Adderal, don't go overboard. It is twice as strong as Ritalin that is used for the same purpose. Try not to take a lot thinking it will work better. 20 mgs in the morning works all day long to suppress your appitite. You can still eat but smaller portions.

Don't start taking prescription sleep meds to come down off the drug. Try to do enough activity during the day to make you tired enough to sleep.

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Eight years ago my fiancee at the time was on adderal for his ADD. I was having some emotional troubles and experiencing anxiety attacks. I was unable to concentrate and felt confused. He did some research on adderal before offering me it. I could only take a quarter of a pill. But it really helped. I was able to concentrate and complete tasks. And yes it took away my appetite. I lost 12 lbs in a few weeks. Which was a bonus to me. As long as you control the dosage I think there should not be a problem. But that does not mean I think everyone should go out and get some. It would be best to consider your situation and health.

MyTimeAZ · Newbie Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 2

The articles here have been interesting to read. I'm likely a little older than most of you folks, (47M) and I just started Adderal. Without going into all of the reasons why my physician made this decision, I'm somewhat appalled by one item in these posts and another item that seems to be missing.

First, it seems many people here have some pretty serious weight issues. I'm very fit and most people think I'm in my mid 30's. I've absolutely noticed my lack of desire to eat the past three days. This is not a good thing, because in addition to losing what little unhealthy body fat I have, I'll also lose muscle bulk. I'm NOT a body builder, but as I said I am in good shape and exercise daily.

Second, I'm VERY concerned about those of you who mention Adderal as a method of weight loss with absolutely NO mention of physical exercise. You must set at least some time aside each day to exercise, even if it's just a one hour walk. Most people at a brisk pace can manage a four MPH pace.

Drugs as a method of weight loss is never a good idea. I'm speaking to the ladies out there. I've noticed changes within myself since beginning the Adderal, and I'm not yet to what my physician describes as a medicinal level. I feel much more calm in my head, yet I seem to be less productive overall. I believe this is supposed to change over time. It BETTER!

Before coming to look around this site, I saw a site, which will remain unnamed, where college aged kids, mostly girls, were posting essentially want adds requesting Adderal from other kids who may have leftover medication. I ask you all to look around for things like this online during your daily internet travels and try to discourage this activity. I really don't believe these kids have any clue about what their getting into without a physicians support. This is a VERY serious medication which could prove deadly for people who have "normal" brain chemistry, whatever that may be.

Good luck to you ALL! Keep the exercise suggestion in mind......

MyTimeAZ · Newbie Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 2

I read your post and decided to add a few comments. For the most part I believe you're missing the point when people make statements like "exercise and eat healthy", which has nothing to do with a woman's "desire" to lose weight.

My take is people are claiming that taking Adderal shouldn't be used as a means to an end result where the ingestion of this drugs sole purpose is weight loss. Do you follow the difference from your interpretation? It's not you personally their attacking.

Adderal wasn't and isn't designed to be used in this manor. It is of course a very serious medication which is abused by people on the street to get high. Naturally the true purpose of Adderal is to alter an individuals brain chemistry when it's determined by a legitimate physician someone falls into this category.

Adderal brings this brain chemistry in line with typical people. For people who suffer from this condition taking this drug has the opposite affect on people with mixed up brain chemistry than it does on people with what's considered normal chemistry. So while I feel more calm and relaxed, the normal person would receive the normal stimulant affect of the drug and feel high. This is why it's not a weight loss pill.

I completely agree with you on the self esteem issues associated with being overweight! And the story with your son is absolutely heartbreaking. Unfortunately most kids at that age don't yet understand tact and good manners.

Your post was very well written and your point taken. You obviously have some smarts upstairs and have been doing most everything right. The key is to get you over whatever barrier exists between your current 60 pounds overweight down to zero.

Being only 60 pounds overweight normally indicates to me that the additional weight isn't all about genetics. Referring to those terribly unfortunate people who are so grossly overweight to the point that the problem affects everything they do in life. I really feel for people afflicted in this way, but it's important to note this is a very small percentage of overweight people.

If I could somehow get an e-mail to you I would make a suggestion which I know would help you. I won't post this information here because I'm contemplating writing a book based on my own experience with the methods I've developed. It's not rocket science, but if you follow my advice you will lose weight. And it doesn't involve drugs.

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okay first offff, NOOOO. ugh uhh girl friend.
Do not take adderal to help you loose weight.
that's stupid stupid stupid. TRust me.

hear me out. LOUD AND CLEAR.

the reason why it makes you loose weight is because its like cocaine.
I am A.d.d. & cocain will probabally have no effect for me but make me focus.

You might as well be doing drugs.
but also you need to look up the side effects.
you are supposed to eat thirty minutes before you take adderal.
bc if you dont then your stomache will hurt so bad you dont know if your starving, or so full you cannot eat.

also i'm very restless.
I have only had on hour of sleep i the past two days.
& i feel like partying still.

lol, but just trying to let you know.

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Actually, Adderall was originally designed as a weight loss drug marketed as Obetrol.

Adderal for weight loss???

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