Does Ritalin cause weight loss in adults?

Short answer: Yes. In many cases but not all. Here is the longer answer :) If you took a look at the molecular structure of street drug methamphetamine, and then compared it to Ritalin, you would find that they both share a similar structure. read more

In children, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, weight loss during prolonged therapy, insomnia, and tachycardia may occur more frequently; however, any of the other adverse reactions listed above may also occur. read more

Weight loss is a possible side effect with Ritalin. The drug is not prescribed for this purpose, not even off-label, so people who wish to use it as a weight loss drug must buy it illegally -- Ritalin is a Schedule II Controlled Substance, and possessing it without a prescription is a crime. read more

When used as prescribed, Ritalin is a safe medication that can help treat symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. It has also been used illegally for weight loss -- stimulants have a long history as weight loss aids, and some people are attracted to the fact that Ritalin is a stronger stimulant than caffeine. read more