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My son is taking Strattera and seems to be gaining weight. Has anyone else experienced weight gain with Strattera? He was on Adderal but it made him really anxious and irratable.
Posted on 06/16/07, 05:06 pm
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Reply #1 - 06/16/07  9:08pm
" hey. its making him gain weight? Is it because its making him eat more? thats the only thing i can think of. because my mom is on it and it helps her appetite. maybe he can try concerta? "
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Reply #2 - 06/17/07  10:40am
" I didn't gain weight while I was on it, but that is only my one experience.

I've heard of people losing weight on the adderal before, maybe he is just readjusting after coming off of that? "
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Reply #3 - 06/17/07  10:53am
" Hi,
Thanks for the replies. It is so good to hear from others that have taken the medication. He is also taking Lexapro so maybe that is causing the weight gain. "
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Reply #4 - 06/17/07  4:22pm
" That could be. Lexapro, and many other SSRI's, have been known to cause weight gain. If it's a major issue, there are other anti-depressant or anti-anxiety medications he can try instead. Otherwise, a good exercise and diet regimen can usually even things out again. "
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Reply #5 - 06/17/07  9:28pm
" that's very interesting, Lynndvq. I'm on Strattera and it pretty much takes my appetite away.. "
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Reply #6 - 06/20/07  12:12pm
" I too have notice appetite decrease with my son who is on Strattera. "
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Reply #7 - 06/20/07  2:14pm
" i took my son off of it. it took away his appetite and he stayed very irritable while on it. "
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