I know weight loss is common with the ADHD meds but does anyone know what the average is?
different for everyone... some people don't lose any. The meds aren't magically burning fat, they're supressing appetite - so some people listen to their new signal and drastically reduce their caloric intake, while others force themselves to eat healthy meals anyway. In other words, if you want it to be an aid or look at it as a positive side effect, it *can* be... (IMO)I wasn't wondering about it as a weight loss aid...I was told by my daughter's doctor it was a side affect and she can't really afford to lose weight. I was just wondering.
thank you
Give after meals only. Our son is made to eat. Then meds. This has kept him from loosing weight. He is 9 Sunday. and weighs 52 lbs. He grew and gained weight since on meds. High protein meals/ snacks also. His functioning is better I believe because of this also. Supplements also help. We have no junk foods here. They are used out of the house as treats. No refined carbs except in day time. This is how my wife does it with our son. Lots better since on this way now. We all eat this way so he isn't left out.