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Description

Phenmetrazine is a stimulant drug that was used in the 1950s and 1960s as an appetite suppressant. It is a Schedule II controlled substance in the United States and is no longer available for medical use. It is a central nervous system stimulant that increases alertness, concentration, and energy.

Common side effects of phenmetrazine include:
  ▸  Nervousness
  ▸  Insomnia
  ▸  Headache
  ▸  Nausea
  ▸  Vomiting
  ▸  Diarrhea
  ▸  Loss of appetite
  ▸  Weight loss
  ▸  Irritability
  ▸  Dizziness
  ▸  Palpitations
  ▸  Hypertension
  ▸  Tachycardia
  ▸  Tremors
  ▸  Psychosis

Associated brand names of phenmetrazine include:
  ▸  Preludin
  ▸  Preludin-M
  ▸  Preludin-S
  ▸  Preludin-T
  ▸  Preludin-X
  ▸  Preludin-Z
  ▸  Preludin-Plus
  ▸  Preludin-Forte
  ▸  Preludin-Max
  ▸  Preludin-Super

Synonyms
  • phenmetrazine
Classifications
  • anti-obesity agent
  • sport doping
  • stimulant
  • sympathomimetic

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