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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP Here - I don't have the hyperactive part of ADHD, so I'm not on a stimulant (which typically provides the appetite suppressant). I'm on Strattera, which is great for my ADHD symptoms, but not quite as good on my appetite lol.

Yes I'm trying to meal plan more. [/quote]

I’m not hyperactive either but I am on a stimulant for my ADHD. I also need to lose a lot of weight. Unless you have heart concerns, high blood, pressure etc that precludes you from taking one, you should switch. [/quote]

Can I ask which one you take?[/quote]

I take dextroamphetamine, but my psychiatrist wants me to switch to Vyvanse because it helps with attention and binge eating. Dextroamphetamine limits my appetite and helps with some binge eating, but Vyvanse is the standard treatment. My child also has ADHD, so we both have tried different stimulants. It is very common for a person to need to trial and error different stimulants to see which one will work best for you. We both tried multiple drugs to see which one was right. So don’t be discouraged if the first one makes you too anxious or whatever other side effect. The good thing about stimulants is (that unlike SSRIS) you know right away. You try it for a day or however long your psychiatrist says and then you move on.[/quote]

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