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How To Gain Weight When Taking Vyvanse?

I m on Vyvanse (30mg), and as a highschool student, it s working wonders after dealing with ADD for so long. As an athlete however, it s a nightmare. I was always a semi-skinny kid, so I started lifting in 8th grade. Now as a junior, and taking vyvanse since my freshman year, it s horrible. I can t gain weight, due to the Vyvanse making me lose my appetite and eat much less. I try to force myself to eat as much as possible, but to no avail. At the end of this summer (summer of 2013), I came out of the weight room at 155 lbs, the heaviest I ve ever been. We got into football season, and school started. I began taking vyvanse again, and I lost all my progress. Three hard months of work, gone in 2 months. The vyvanse made me drop weight steadily over those few weeks. I *NEED* to gain weight, and have considered taking weight gain-supplements. During sports, and in the offseason, as I lift and run during both, I take creatine. I would love some help with this, I need to gain weight to maintain my spot on the field (football). I run track, but weight isn t as much of a problem there so much as the lack of energy (lack of appetite). It s also worth noting I do eat a healthy, well-balanced diet.
Wed, 14 May 2014
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Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum.
As you describe the loss of appetite and the weight loss may be due to the vivanse, now you are at the stake of the sports man, and you should be very care full about the matter.
I advise you to consult your doctor regarding the drug, so that he may change the drug, or minimize the dose so that the side effect may not effect you.
I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms injection of anabolic steroid,enzyme preparations , and protein supplements.
Take more of green leafy vegetables pulses, sprouts, and protein rich foods.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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How To Gain Weight When Taking Vyvanse?

Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. As you describe the loss of appetite and the weight loss may be due to the vivanse, now you are at the stake of the sports man, and you should be very care full about the matter. I advise you to consult your doctor regarding the drug, so that he may change the drug, or minimize the dose so that the side effect may not effect you. I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms injection of anabolic steroid,enzyme preparations , and protein supplements. Take more of green leafy vegetables pulses, sprouts, and protein rich foods. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.