First off don't give oranges to bearded dragons, the high amount of Vitamin C isn't good for them. All citris fruits should be avoided (oranges, lemons, limes, etc). Second, did the vet do any blood work on your dragon or x-rays? These tests will determine if he is deficient in any nutrients etc. Did he do any fecals (did you bring him a recent stool (poop) sample to do a fecal with)?

In addition to having the proper basking temp you do need the light intensity to encourage dragons to bask. Also, what is the cool side temperature of the cage? If it is too hot that could be why he is drinking so much and not eating. Bearded dragons need a cool area to go to if they get too warm.

Is he active at all?

How experienced is your vet with bearded dragons and other reptiles?

You mentioned you have offered lettace, do you mean iceberg lettace or other more nutricious greens, such as dandelion etc?

You can try offering some low fat, sugarfree fruit yogurt to your dragon, to help stimulate appetite and get him eating. Make sure the yogert has an active culture (or states probiotic culture on the packaging). A teaspoon a day till he is eating normally will be helpful. If he doesn't perk up soon you will need to get him to a vet again. If no bloodwork, etc was done when you were last at the vet, go again and specifically ask for those tests.
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