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by millimeterman 1173 days ago
In my experience ADHD medicine doesn't actually induce weight loss, despite weight loss being a desirable thing for me.

It suppresses your appetite, sure, but it doesn't shield you from the effects of not eating all day. I often force myself to eat something for lunch or I'll just end up tired and annoyed in the afternoon/evening (edit: I don't eat breakfast).

Plus, once the medicine wears off at night (or on weekends when I skip taking it), I usually get ravenously hungry and easily make up any caloric deficit.

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I remember to eat when I take my ADHD meds, so its leading to (healthy) weight gain!
Matches my experience as well. If I forget to take it one of my first clues is when I feel like eating a second breakfast or lunch.