https://rxchat.com/Discuss/dexmethylph-265274_s2.htm?utm_source=forums_posts&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS My eight year old son was on Adderal ER 15 mg for about 8 months and he really did well at school finally. Last week the Dr. noticed he has lost 8 lbs since we started it and now switched him to 15mg of Dexmethylph Er. He now weighs 45.2 lbs and is 47 in. tall. Is this going to make a difference? I know he won't gain weight by using this but how is it different than Adderal? - Filed in Dexmethylphenidate en-us Copyright 2026 RxChat.com. All Rights Reserved. Mon, 19 May 2014 22:36:11 GMT 60 https://rxchat.com/images/mc_logo.png https://rxchat.com/Discuss/dexmethylph-265274_s2.htm?utm_source=forums_posts&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS https://rxchat.com/Discuss/dexmethylph-265274_s2.htm?utm_source=forums_posts&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS#r_610931 https://rxchat.com/Discuss/dexmethylph-265274_s2.htm?utm_source=forums_posts&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS#r_610931 <span class="small ref_reply inline_block"><span id="refTitleReplyDF1712"><strong>Re:</strong> Alex (# 2)</span> <span id="refReplyDF1712"><img src="/images/blank.gif" class="img arrow_down_12b inline_block" onclick="refReply('DF1712','265274','610930');return false;" style="cursor:pointer;margin:0 0 0 5px" /></span></span><br/> <br/> Oh and yes it can cause <a href="https://rxchat.com/Categories/Diet-Weight-Loss/" target="_blank">weight loss</a> and if you don't make your son eat, then you will eventually need to take to the emergency room. Also while on this pill don't be surprised if you son says he's not hungry the pill decreases your appetite and make you well not hungry. Trust me I would know I am stuck in between 95 - 100 pounds because being on this pill makes me loose weight. Tue, 5 Dec 2017 18:09:10 GMT https://rxchat.com/Discuss/dexmethylph-265274_s2.htm?utm_source=forums_posts&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS#r_610930 https://rxchat.com/Discuss/dexmethylph-265274_s2.htm?utm_source=forums_posts&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS#r_610930 I take the same medication and I would advise to have caution when having your son on this medication. It can also cause heartburn, acid reflex and sometimes stomach pains. Tue, 5 Dec 2017 18:03:09 GMT https://rxchat.com/Discuss/dexmethylph-265274_s2.htm?utm_source=forums_posts&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS#r_353526 https://rxchat.com/Discuss/dexmethylph-265274_s2.htm?utm_source=forums_posts&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS#r_353526 Hello, Linda! How are you? <br/> <br/> <a href="https://rxchat.com/Drugs/Dexmethylphenidate/" target="_blank">Dexmethylphenidate</a> is very similar, but not exactly the same, so there's a chance that it won't cause the same anorexic side effect for him that the <a href="https://rxchat.com/Drugs/Adderall/" target="_blank">Adderall</a> did. <br/> <br/> However, the most common side effects include <a href="https://rxchat.com/Categories/Nausea-Vomiting/" target="_blank">nausea</a>, dizziness, insomnia and irritability. <br/> <br/> Are there any other questions or concerns? Mon, 19 May 2014 22:36:11 GMT