FDA Concerned Over Use Of ADHD Drug To Treat Childhood Obesity

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FDA Concerned Over Use Of ADHD Drug To Treat Childhood Obesity

March 22, 2007 8:01 p.m. EST


Nidhi Sharma - All Headline News Staff Writer
Washington D.C. (AHN) - The Food and Drug Administration has expressed its
concern over the recent use of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder,
or ADHD drug for tackling the problem of childhood obesity. Since the
amphetamine Adderall has the side effects in the form of weight loss in ADHD
patients, many doctors are now using the drug for overweight teenagers.

The new controversial approach of prescribing the amphetamine Adderall to
teen weight loss has been criticized by FDA as it says patients with
previous heart problems have suffered sudden death.

Raising ethical questions about the drug's usage, the FDA also warns that
Adderall can cause psychiatric problems, such as hearing voices and becoming
manic in some patients.

Dr. Fuad Ziai, a pediatric endocrinologist in nearby Oak Lawn, Illinois, who
has used Adderall for weight loss in 800 children, says 90 percent of his
patients have responded positively to this drug. Adderall, along with a
prescription for Glucophage, a diabetes medication is helping many teenagers
to cut down the risk of obesity-linked diabetes.

According to CNN, though the drug has not been approved by the FDA for
weight loss, it is legal and common for many doctors to prescribe Adderall
"off label." Psychiatric problems include erratic mood swings, irritability
and crying for no reason. However, the side effects diminish when the dosage
is lowered.

On Mar 25, 5:21?am, "Jan Drew" wrote:
However, the side effects diminish when the dosage
is lowered.

That's because the "side-effects" are the effects. Nothing "side"
about them.

John Jones wrote:
On Mar 25, 5:21?am, "Jan Drew" wrote:
However, the side effects diminish when the dosage
is lowered.

That's because the "side-effects" are the effects. Nothing "side"
about them.

I assume you get your "knowledge" from matchbook cover advertising schools?

"Twittering One" wrote in message
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ADHD and overweight are often associated conditions; the individual
self-medicates with food, for needed stimulation, or may tend toward a
"vegetative state," (some forms of Inattentive) and be less prone
toward physical activity, eg, exercise.

Gee, do you have references backing up these claims? This seems like total
nonsense to me.

Being overweight has far more adverse effects than taking a medication
used to treat ADHD, in most cases.

Yet the ADHD meds are not meant for treating obesity in childhood.

Wellbutrin is a non-amphetamine antidepressant that might also be
considered for weight control, used to treat nicotine addiction,
Wellbutrin reduces cravings.

Evidence that it works in kids for weight reduction, please.

Jeff

"Twittering One" wrote in message
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On Mar 26, 7:22 pm, "Jeff" wrote:
"Twittering One" wrote in message

ps.com...

ADHD and overweight are often associated conditions; the individual
self-medicates with food, for needed stimulation, or may tend toward a
"vegetative state," (some forms of Inattentive) and be less prone
toward physical activity, eg, exercise.

Gee, do you have references backing up these claims? This seems like
total
nonsense to me.

Being overweight has far more adverse effects than taking a medication
used to treat ADHD, in most cases.

Yet the ADHD meds are not meant for treating obesity in childhood.

Wellbutrin is a non-amphetamine antidepressant that might also be
considered for weight control, used to treat nicotine addiction,
Wellbutrin reduces cravings.

Evidence that it works in kids for weight reduction, please.

Jeff

Jeff, search PubMed. Tons of stuff.

In other words, no, you can't back your claims.

Jeff

On Mar 25, 12:21 am, "Jan Drew" wrote:
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7006827761

FDA Concerned Over Use Of ADHD Drug To Treat Childhood Obesity

March 22, 2007 8:01 p.m. EST

Nidhi Sharma - All Headline News Staff Writer
Washington D.C. (AHN) - The Food and Drug Administration has expressed its
concern over the recent use of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder,
or ADHD drug for tackling the problem of childhood obesity. Since the
amphetamine Adderall has the side effects in the form of weight loss in ADHD
patients, many doctors are now using the drug for overweight teenagers.

The new controversial approach of prescribing the amphetamine Adderall to
teen weight loss has been criticized by FDA as it says patients with
previous heart problems have suffered sudden death.

Raising ethical questions about the drug's usage, the FDA also warns that
Adderall can cause psychiatric problems, such as hearing voices and becoming
manic in some patients.

Dr. Fuad Ziai, a pediatric endocrinologist in nearby Oak Lawn, Illinois, who
has used Adderall for weight loss in 800 children, says 90 percent of his
patients have responded positively to this drug. Adderall, along with a
prescription for Glucophage, a diabetes medication is helping many teenagers
to cut down the risk of obesity-linked diabetes.

According to CNN, though the drug has not been approved by the FDA for
weight loss, it is legal and common for many doctors to prescribe Adderall
"off label." Psychiatric problems include erratic mood swings, irritability
and crying for no reason. However, the side effects diminish when the dosage
is lowered.

These days all the drug companies have discovered the magic
formula, which includes finding other uses for their drugs. I have
extreme distrust for announcements of that type. Statin drugs are a
good example. They've got those to the point where they'll cure flaky
dandruff and the trots besides uselessly lowering your LDL number.
They will make more income with reduced cost, and the average person
will pay for it in damage to their body and their wallet.

Chris

On Mar 26, 4:02�am, Mark Probert wrote:
John Jones wrote:
On Mar 25, 5:21?am, "Jan Drew" wrote:
*However, the side effects diminish when the dosage
is lowered.

That's because the "side-effects" are the effects. Nothing "side"
about them.

I assume you get your "knowledge" from matchbook cover advertising schools?

You think a "side-effect" can be scientifically distinguished from a
"main-effect"? Really? So tell me, how is a "side" thing distinguished
from a "main" thing?

John Jones wrote:
On Mar 26, 4:02?am, Mark Probert wrote:
John Jones wrote:
On Mar 25, 5:21?am, "Jan Drew" wrote:
?However, the side effects diminish when the dosage
is lowered.

That's because the "side-effects" are the effects. Nothing "side"
about them.

I assume you get your "knowledge" from matchbook cover advertising schools?

You think a "side-effect" can be scientifically distinguished from a
"main-effect"? Really? So tell me, how is a "side" thing distinguished
from a "main" thing?

A side-effect is non-therapeutic.

I see you're still trolling the support groups, John.

John Jones wrote:
On Mar 26, 4:02�am, Mark Probert wrote:
John Jones wrote:
On Mar 25, 5:21?am, "Jan Drew" wrote:
�However, the side effects diminish when the dosage
is lowered.
That's because the "side-effects" are the effects. Nothing "side"
about them.
I assume you get your "knowledge" from matchbook cover advertising schools?

You think a "side-effect" can be scientifically distinguished from a
"main-effect"? Really? So tell me, how is a "side" thing distinguished
from a "main" thing?


If I thought you would understand the answer, I would spend the time
answering you. The fact that you even asked such a question demonstrates
your utter lack of knowledge.

marcia wrote:
John Jones wrote:
On Mar 26, 4:02?am, Mark Probert wrote:
John Jones wrote:
On Mar 25, 5:21?am, "Jan Drew" wrote:
?However, the side effects diminish when the dosage
is lowered.
That's because the "side-effects" are the effects. Nothing "side"
about them.
I assume you get your "knowledge" from matchbook cover advertising schools?
You think a "side-effect" can be scientifically distinguished from a
"main-effect"? Really? So tell me, how is a "side" thing distinguished
from a "main" thing?

A side-effect is non-therapeutic.

I see you're still trolling the support groups, John.

Do tell more....