metadate loosing weight

sherill · Silver Member Joined: 15 Jan 2000 Posts: 252

My son is on Metadate 20 mg. He is actually doing all right, but the problem is, he is loosing weight. He is on Metadate 20 mg from February and since then he lost almost 10 pounds!
Is this a “normal” side effect?

kimmer · Newbie Joined: 22 May 2005 Posts: 22

I do not think this is normal for a kid to be loosing weight because of medication. But Metadate is a central nervous system stimulant and seems almost natural to be loosing weight on Metadate. My son, for example was on Concerta 36 mg and he was loosing weight on these meds, so doctorswitched him to Metadate 20 mg in order to stop loosing it. The decision was right. He actually stared eating more regular and eating his lunch and dinner.
I guess, these medications work differently for every kid. I sincerely hope doctors and you will find a right solution for your son!

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