Obetrol
Obetrol is a pharmaceutical stimulant, amphetamine, primarily used as an appetite suppressant and to treat obesity. It was originally produced in the 1960s by Obetrol Pharmaceuticals, and was marketed as a diet pill. Obetrol was later reformulated and marketed as Adderall by Richwood Pharmaceuticals, which was later bought by Shire Pharmaceuticals.
History[edit | edit source]
Obetrol was a popular diet pill in America in the 1950s and 1960s. Its usage peaked in the early 1970s. Obetrol was a product of Obetrol Pharmaceuticals, located in Brooklyn, New York. The main therapeutic use of Obetrol was as an anorectic in the treatment of obesity. Obetrol was also used as a treatment for narcolepsy and attention deficit disorder (ADD).
Composition[edit | edit source]
The original formulation of Obetrol contained methamphetamine, amphetamine, dextroamphetamine, and methylenedioxyamphetamine. The current formulation of Adderall, in contrast, contains only amphetamine salts.
Side Effects[edit | edit source]
Like other amphetamines, Obetrol can have serious side effects, including addiction, insomnia, changes in personality, and psychosis.
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