tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278905127289245031.post6190195368836011106..comments2024-01-12T02:02:51.480-07:00Comments on Life in Our ADHD Family: Is Intuniv Causing Weight Gain?Sunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03236693174327766960noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278905127289245031.post-80136356402141935592023-07-20T06:57:28.305-06:002023-07-20T06:57:28.305-06:00I’ve been on this medication for three weeks now f...I’ve been on this medication for three weeks now for my adult ADHD/RSD. Within the very first week I had to take off my wedding rings because of how bloated I became. My stomach bloated within the first couple of days too. I gained 4 pounds within the first week. I messaged my doctor saying weight gain is not typical for me. She said it’s not from the medicine and to lay off the salt. I’ve continued to take the medication the past two weeks being extra cautious of my food intake and now I look like I’m 5 months pregnant. After reading this forum, I know it’s the medicine and am immediately stopping! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278905127289245031.post-33533523052554428662023-05-21T22:01:03.442-06:002023-05-21T22:01:03.442-06:00I am so glad I found this thread. My daughter sta...I am so glad I found this thread. My daughter started on 1mg guanfacine last August and we went to 2 mg after the new year. She has always been incredibly lean and athletic. Just in the past few months she has gained at least 20 lbs. I plan to check with her pediatrician on her weight when we first began versus now. Most of the weight has gone to her abdomen which makes it more concerning. I didn't know weight gain was even on the table with this. It's been more damaging to her self-esteem than the ADHD symptoms have been. We are going to titrate her off immediately. Hugs to everyone who has had to deal with this without knowing its implications.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278905127289245031.post-50355102194188977452022-03-10T18:13:48.548-07:002022-03-10T18:13:48.548-07:00Has anyone struggled to lose the weight after intu...Has anyone struggled to lose the weight after intuniv? My son took it a few years ago for a 4 month period, but I took him off it because he literally gained 1/3 of his body weight. Now, years later I am struggling to help him get the weight off. Eating pattern is just like the rest of the family (all within normal BMI), exercise is good, he plays sports on the weekend and swimming during the week. It just feels like it wont come off him, and this is starting to bring him down. He is 10 years old and weights 55kgs (121.25 lbs). Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607266864435179173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278905127289245031.post-72571412324390653242021-07-30T12:26:58.841-06:002021-07-30T12:26:58.841-06:00It isn't just a matter of deciding to homescho...It isn't just a matter of deciding to homeschool - some of us are single parents struggling with this - and working to support our kids. Michelle McNairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18002908163420047111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278905127289245031.post-89629392678414989082021-03-08T06:49:37.941-07:002021-03-08T06:49:37.941-07:00Years later, but I’m so glad I found this thread. ...Years later, but I’m so glad I found this thread. I am 33, never ever ever change my diet, my exercise, or my weight, and after two months on intuniv all of the sudden my jackets and work dresses did not fit... it may not seem as crazy as some of the measurements here, but I gained about 15% of my body weight in two months, when I had not changed more than 1% in a year ever since adulthood.<br /><br />I had no explanation for it, but this makes a lot of sense to me. I have other serious chronic conditions I must be meticulous about weight and diet for, and I’m disappointed if this is a known side effect and doctors are not warning people or considering it. I have been so distressed. I had no explanation to give my hospital that monitors me.<br /><br />At least for some people, it seems like weight gain can be out of control, and that really should be studied. It is not safe for people with other serious health conditions to have drastic and unstoppable body alteration like this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278905127289245031.post-62225752459196006462020-07-09T14:57:06.271-06:002020-07-09T14:57:06.271-06:00Same exact problem. My 7 year old son started guan...Same exact problem. My 7 year old son started guanfacine a year ago. It's the best ADHD medication he's been on for his symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity. But, he's also gone from being skinny his entire life (literally, he was even considered small for gestational age in the womb!) to actually being chubby. He's hovered around the 2nd percentile since birth, and now he's off the chart, past 100. As others have described, I've watched in sadness/defeat/desperation/helplessness as my sweet little boy has changed into an unrecognizable person. He is impossible to buy clothes for because his waist and stomach are so big compared to the rest of his small frame and short legs. It's terrible to have to choose between the benefits of a medication like this and such miserable side effects. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278905127289245031.post-8886812966940872752020-04-06T15:41:08.700-06:002020-04-06T15:41:08.700-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01688101905518420452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278905127289245031.post-80065071549373576772020-01-05T09:11:42.707-07:002020-01-05T09:11:42.707-07:00Weight gain is obvious! My skinny 8s now a chunky ...Weight gain is obvious! My skinny 8s now a chunky kid in just a few months. He takes 1 mg at night. I would NEVER give him more than that. If weight gain continues I am going to take him off. P.s.parents, homeschool your child and quit drugging them for teachersAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795161649124253185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278905127289245031.post-23388786202895611392020-01-03T08:35:35.890-07:002020-01-03T08:35:35.890-07:00I use only high quality materials - you can see th...I use only high quality materials - you can see them at: <a href="https://cbdhomebusiness101.tumblr.com/post/190023024637/8-weight-loss-tips-to-lose-weight-starting-today" rel="nofollow">weight loss</a><br />sobiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783971993427295640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278905127289245031.post-1918082428332267322019-11-21T04:54:45.094-07:002019-11-21T04:54:45.094-07:00Same story here. 9 year old daughter has only been...Same story here. 9 year old daughter has only been on Intuniv for around 2.5 months and significant weight gain, has gone from skinny to big bulgy tummy, solid and legs, fuller face etc. Also lower energy and saying muscles don't feel as strong. It's been really effective for the adhd though. Reduced from 3 to 2mg due to hypotension and added Ritalin 10mg back in for the morning. Considering reducing again to 1mg or just trying Concerta again. Don't want to risk early puberty in a child who can't manage themselves well and is still having toilet accidents. Soooo hard and really feel everyone's pain here - you are all amazing coping with what you do! Clairenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278905127289245031.post-49190115773465084642019-08-24T13:03:39.619-06:002019-08-24T13:03:39.619-06:00I just found this thread. My daughter has been on...I just found this thread. My daughter has been on Intuniv just a little over two months. She has always been skinny and her abdomen started puffing out almost immediately. Now it is huge. I have been scratching my head trying to figure out what the problem was. Just looked online today and saw this. I'm going to take her off the medication and hope that she will lose the weight. This makes me so upset. Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385609725435654613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278905127289245031.post-23739452817102695642019-07-04T20:45:46.082-06:002019-07-04T20:45:46.082-06:00Exact same story with my son. Down to the rounder ...Exact same story with my son. Down to the rounder face now. Seriously could be me writing this. We are starting the process of weaning off. Poor kid went from 25th percentile to almost 90th in a year’s time. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17536437372381055769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278905127289245031.post-40455484601323927652019-07-01T06:47:56.823-06:002019-07-01T06:47:56.823-06:00My son is now 12. And has been on Intuniv for a ye...My son is now 12. And has been on Intuniv for a year. My cell phone just showed me "photos from this date last year" and my son looks like a different person. His face is round with no definition. I hate thia side effect. I hate it. He's put on easily 30 pounds. He is now in men's pants. Size medium men's shirts. But he hasn't grown UP, no he's short. So he looks little and round. And I feel like the worst parent ever. Stimulants make him aggressive. Straterra worked somewhat but this Intuniv the "wonder drug" is what has worked. Except now he's obese. I don't know what to do. But this isn't acceptable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278905127289245031.post-33719552519734385562019-06-04T02:00:17.523-06:002019-06-04T02:00:17.523-06:00My son started straterra about a month ago and it ...My son started straterra about a month ago and it has caused him some major mood swings. I'm looking to take him off and possibly start Intuniv. He is underweight, at 11yrs old he only weighs 68lbs. I wish there was a magic pill to help it all!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407405797899550046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278905127289245031.post-55076522110871033562019-04-25T01:10:18.135-06:002019-04-25T01:10:18.135-06:00We are here to facilitate the process of acquiring...We are here to facilitate the process of acquiring your ADHD medications with or without a prescription<br />Our online pharmacy is a trusted supplier of legit ADHD medicines with shipping services <br />Readily made available.<br />All orders are processed on a secured server .<br />For all inquiries and orders visit our website www.authenticmeds.com<br />Call or text or whatsapp +1(916)407-2673authenticmeds.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16536841393652259175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278905127289245031.post-15042238290779602842019-04-04T16:02:21.828-06:002019-04-04T16:02:21.828-06:00Yes!!! It's the same for us, a's it appear...Yes!!! It's the same for us, a's it appears to be for everyone's child. Face, belly and rear! 25 lbs in 9 months for us. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13539522208046774165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278905127289245031.post-71100013432169193402019-04-04T15:56:40.446-06:002019-04-04T15:56:40.446-06:00Sunny, so you added a stimulant and cut back the g...Sunny, so you added a stimulant and cut back the guanfacine and he still lost weight? I stopped giving daughter guanfacine because of severe weight gain, but the crash in the evening off of the ritalin and not being able to fall asleep is really hard!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13539522208046774165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278905127289245031.post-57802787586300531132019-04-04T15:53:58.018-06:002019-04-04T15:53:58.018-06:00My daughter got put on guanfacine 9 months ago and...My daughter got put on guanfacine 9 months ago and has gained 25 lbs since then. I'm sure it's the guanfacine. We've put her on ritalin for now... wanted to try straterra but she's not quite old enough. I'm hoping the short stint on ritalin will help her drop some weight and then we can switch to straterra. She crashes in the evenings and has a lot of trouble falling asleep, even with melatonin. I know a small dose of guanfacine would help in the evenings to fall asleep and curb the crash, but i'm so worried about the weight gain. She's not even 6 and already weighs 83 lbs. I wonder if just a half a mg would help in the evenings?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13539522208046774165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278905127289245031.post-79406671818584140712019-02-27T22:12:29.436-07:002019-02-27T22:12:29.436-07:00Thermogaphy
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