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sood
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 Posted: 11/21/05 - 01:00 Post subject: concerta and weight gain |
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I have a daughter who is 7 yr old and she has ADHD. We've tried many meds and so far concerta seems to be the only one working. Her appetite hasn't been affected but her weight gain has. He gained 1/2 lb in the last two years. She got bigger in heights but not in weight. I don’t know what to do. Is there anybody who can give me an advice? Thx
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gibble
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| Posted: 12/07/05 - 19:32 Post subject: |
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Hi there! I had the same problem with my child, but she is getting much better now. Her pediatrician suggested we should give her a nice big milkshake or yogurt shake near bedtime to help her gain weight. This seems to be working not only with weight gain but she seems to sleep better with a full stomach. I try to give her as many calories as possible in her nutrition, and she has been fine for now.
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| Posted: 05/03/06 - 16:24 Post subject: |
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| gained a half a pound? woopdiedoo im on concerta a hafl a pound in 2 years is nothign when you grow you gain weight |
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| Posted: 05/06/06 - 05:04 Post subject: concerta weight loss |
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| Guest wrote: | | gained a half a pound? woopdiedoo im on concerta a hafl a pound in 2 years is nothign when you grow you gain weight |
Duh, you're not too bright...Most people are concerned that they have only gained 1/2 lb in 2 years, especially if you're a child! You need to learn to read and comprehend. |
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Alza54
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| Posted: 02/02/07 - 01:03 Post subject: |
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Yes, the best thing to do is feed your child before bedtime. Or feed them before they take the pill. Because i know from experience that once that pill hits your system you dont want to touch food, However once it reaches about....12 midnight, you have an insatiable hunger.
Feeding your child before bedtime is great though. Because all the stored energy will turn to fat. Its not so great, but if that is what has to be done, than so be it.
You should check if she wants to eat before taking the pill though. A nice healthy breakfast  |
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| My daughter has been on Concerta 36 mg for ADHD for almost three years now. She mostly has good control and concentration but we have had a problem with her not gaining enough weight for how much she is growing. We aren't able to give her high sugar/high carb foods because they cause her to be more hyperactive than she is without the medication so we can't give her milkshakes or things like that. She just turned 10, is 4'9" and finally weighs in at 81 lb. The pediatrician keeps "threatening" to lower her dosage or take her off if we can't get her to gain weight, but she eats as much, if not more, than my 14 y/o son. We have been trying to find "regular" foods that she can eat that are very high fat. I have started adding some coconut milk in with her regular whole fat milk, pot pies that have a very large amount of fat in them, and lots of cream-based soups. It is a very slow process, but it does seem to be working. Good luck, Sood. |
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