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Does Vyvanse Help In Losing Weight?
Question: Hello, I am a 41 year old male, I exercise and eat pretty clean> A work partner gave me a 40mg vyvannse, I believe it will help me lose weight but my job drug tests and my primary care pyhsician wont prescribe it to me because I dont have adhd...any suggestions?
Brief Answer:
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Vyvanse is an amphetamine stimulant drug that is approved by FDA to treat symptoms of ADHD.
It is not approved or recommended for weight loss or other reasons apart treating ADHD and some eating disorders.
Vyvanse is a drug that stimulates the central nervous system and has a high potential for abuse and dependence.For this reason this drug is a federally controlled substance .You can buy it only with a prescription of your physician and it is illegal selling it or giving it to other people.
Apart this ,it can also cause serious side effects like high blood pressure,heart attack, tachycardia , stroke etc.
I suggest to try to lose weight in a natural weight like diet changes and lifestyle modification.Eat healthy,avoid fatty processed foods and exercise regularly.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you need further help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Vyvanse is an amphetamine stimulant drug that is approved by FDA to treat symptoms of ADHD.
It is not approved or recommended for weight loss or other reasons apart treating ADHD and some eating disorders.
Vyvanse is a drug that stimulates the central nervous system and has a high potential for abuse and dependence.For this reason this drug is a federally controlled substance .You can buy it only with a prescription of your physician and it is illegal selling it or giving it to other people.
Apart this ,it can also cause serious side effects like high blood pressure,heart attack, tachycardia , stroke etc.
I suggest to try to lose weight in a natural weight like diet changes and lifestyle modification.Eat healthy,avoid fatty processed foods and exercise regularly.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you need further help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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