eli5 Why do stimulants like adderall increase sex drive but decrease desire for food?

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If adderall is releasing dopamine in high amounts, then why is it that we don’t have a desire to eat high dopamine releasing foods (e.g.: donuts, pizza etc)?

The increase in dopamine makes other dopamine related activities such as listening to music or desiring sex a lot more prevalent. Why is it that certain dopamine related behaviors are increased on this drug, while others such as a desire to eat high dopamine releasing foods diminished?

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I wish I had an increase in sex drive. Adderall makes it so hard for me to enjoy it bc im overthinking every aspect of it. I have to basically plan when Im going to have sex and skip my meds that day to enjoy it.

As for appetite, im not sure why but I just don’t feel hungry especially if im busy with a task. I have to force myself to eat

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