Do Amphetamines cause weight loss?

Many people are on the lookout for fast, easy ways to lose weight. If you've heard that the prescription medication Adderall can cause weight loss, you may wonder if it's something you should try to help you shed a few pounds. read more

In addition to weight loss, prescription amphetamines can have several other side effects, including dry mouth, insomnia, anxiety and stomach pain. Other, less common expected side effects, include constipation, twitching, changes in sexual desire and an unusual sense of well-being. read more

Definitely. Not only do they greatly decrease appetite at sufficient doses, but also can effect and/or increase matabolism leading to weight loss. Many amphetamines were actually created and promoted as diet pills before they were eventually found to help treat ADHD, among other things. read more

Until you read further, and realized that “treating obesity” meant expanding the use of Contrave, Qsymia, Belviq and other newly-patented, stimulant-based weight loss drugs. The customary hosannas were sung to exercise and healthy diet, of course. read more