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

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

The original formulation of Obetrol contained methamphetamine, amphetamine, dextroamphetamine, and methylenedioxyamphetamine. The current formulation of Adderall, in contrast, contains only amphetamine salts.

Side Effects

Like other amphetamines, Obetrol can have serious side effects, including addiction, insomnia, changes in personality, and psychosis.

See Also

• Amphetamine
• Methamphetamine
• Dextroamphetamine
• Methylenedioxyamphetamine
• Adderall

References

Obetrol Resources
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