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Most do not cause weight gain. A primary concern for ADHD medicines, actually, is weight loss. Many medicines suppress one's appetite resulting in eating less. They are also many other negative side effects, such as moodiness, insomnia, etc. Do not self-medicate. Discuss with your doctor of which medicine is right for you. (I personally think Concerta is the best, but different medicines work differently for different people.)
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Most prescribed ADHD medications are stimulants, which are appetite suppressants. Often newly prescribed users will lose dramatic amounts of weight due to forgetting to eat. However, this weight loss is often unhealthy, robbing children/adults of valuable nutrients and is suspected as a main factor in delaying growth in users. So, lesson is: use other methods to lose weight if that's why you're interested, or if ADHD, be very careful about eating adequate amounts of food, even keeping a food journal, to see if you are at risk for involuntary anorexia.
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