Posted by nightlight on June 5, 2002, at 1:17:42
In reply to Re: Anorexic weight loss effects of ADD stimulants, posted by alley on June 4, 2002, at 13:58:40
For me, of all things it was phentermine (Adipex-P,Fastin) I even did the infamous phen-fen routine for about 2 months-now THAT will make u forget food even exists!I've since had a complete physical, heart & lungs are fine.
I have also used phentermine on occasion to self-medicate my ADD/EDS. I just figured I was an accursed flawed addict, w/no morals or backbone!(I had no psych support at the time, & stupidly enuf, did not think I deserved it)!
Anyway, I've not lost my appetite on high doses of ritalin, Adderall, or dexedrine. But, it's true that all of those ADD drugs seem to allow mw to feel full more quickly, and I am not constantly grazing, eating something every 45 minutes because the satisfaction/pleasure channel is working far better now.
nightlight
p.s. I went from 152 to 120 in about 14 months when on my diet clinic's program. I tried to stay plump as long as possible b/c the Rx helped me function so much better!
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