Metadate CD and Loss Of Appetite: What Users Say

• ADH...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 13, 2013

For ADHD "I'm 31 and diagnosed with ADHD for 23 years. When my parents started me on Ritalin in 3rd grade, their only regret was letting me struggle for so long. I was always being sent home from school for playing in the mud, walking out of class, etc. I was talkative and happy, but my grades were well below satisfactory. I had very few teachers encourage me, rather, I was written off as a disruption. My first year on medication was hard, I had no appetite and trouble sleeping. After about 6 months, all the side effects went away. I could eat and sleep with no problem. I have been on Adderall now for 17 years. I graduated college, have an amazing job - not sure where I would be if nobody saw the signs and helped."

• Anonymous
• October 8, 2014

For ADHD "My 9-year-old son has been on Metadate 20mg for over a year now. Only side effect is a loss of appetite, so I make him eat a big breakfast. He only takes it on weekdays for school, it has really helped him focus. My son's grades improved from 60s to 90s. I like Metadate because by the time he's out of school, the medication has worn off and he's back to his normal active self. During the summer, I also give him a break from the med and we do not have to taper off in order for him to stop. We've tried other medications that had not-so-good side effects. Metadate so far is the best."

• Twi...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 12, 2013

For ADHD "My 8-year-old has been taking this medication since he was 5 years old. He started at 10 mg. I took him to the doctor to see about increasing it to 20 mg. While at the doctor's office, the doctor said he needs 30 mg. We tried that for a week or so. My son lost his appetite and complained of his heart hurting. I took him back and put him on 20 mg. When he started the medication, everyone could see a huge difference in his behavior. They said he was like a different child. Straight A's for the past 3 report cards. The medicine runs out near the end of the day. If he has issues, that's when it happens. At times he hits himself, makes strange noises, and can be moody. He sleeps well, and he is at 85% in his weight. It has worked for him."

• Sam...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 7, 2014

For ADHD "My son is 11 and has been taking Metadate CD for 4 years. He is now taking 30 mg in the morning. He is very thin and has no appetite during the day, but when his appetite comes back at bedtime, we always let him eat as much as he wants. When he doesn't take this medication, he says he can't do any of his work at school, so we feel it really benefits him. He still has a lot of trouble with disorganization and being moody, and sometimes aggressive, especially in the evenings when he is coming down off the medicine. He also has some headaches still, but not too much trouble sleeping. His behavior and ability to finish his school work all depend on whether he has had his medication though."

• Anonymous
• May 20, 2011

For ADHD "My 8-year-old son was diagnosed with ADHD nearly 1 year ago. We tried 4 different medications - 2 gave him side effects of not being able to sleep and high anxiety. 2 did nothing for him. Then we tried Metadate CD. We started with 10 mg, which didn't really do anything. 20 mg was better, but still some issues in the attention area. We are now at 30 mg, and it's great. His teacher has also said that school is much better. He makes sense in his answers, he's not blurting out or disrupting the class. We give it to him at 6:45 am and can get through a bit of homework until 5:30 pm. Then it's worn off. I think that's a great amount of time and no side effects of lack of sleep, lack of appetite, or mood/anxiety issues. I hope it continues."

• Anonymous
• April 4, 2009

For ADHD "My daughter was diagnosed with ADD about 2 years ago and has been on this medicine ever since. I truly feel this has been our 'miracle' drug for her. She never had behavior issues, she just couldn't focus at home or school. Since starting this medicine, her grades have come up, and she is able to focus on anything she wants to. We had to struggle with headaches in the beginning, but now she is fine. We also have the no appetite issue with her, so she drinks PediaSure for that. Thank you, Metadate, for helping my child."