A single dose of Ritalin appears to dampen adults' taste for calories and fat -- suggesting, researchers say, that the ADHD drug should be studied as a weight-loss medication

Weight loss is known to be a potential side effect of methylphenidate, best known by the brand-name Ritalin. Whether the drug stands as a potential weapon in the battle of the bulge has been little studied, however.

Theoretically, Ritalin could help overweight people control their appetite because the drug increases brain levels of the chemical dopamine, which is involved in feelings of pleasure and "reward."

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