Benzedrine

drug

Also known as: amphetamine sulfate

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Benzedrine is a preparation of amphetamine sulfate, a stimulant of the central nervous system. It was formerly used in medicine. Amphetamines, including Benzedrine, can increase wakefulness, mental alertness, and confidence, while reducing fatigue and appetite. They have been used to treat narcolepsy and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and to aid in weight reduction.123

However, amphetamines can cause overstimulation, restlessness, insomnia, and irritability. Physical tolerance develops quickly, leading to the need for larger doses. Chronic use can result in severe mental depression and a toxic psychosis resembling schizophrenia. Due to their high potential for abuse, amphetamines are classified as controlled substances.234

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amphetamine
…sulfate, marketed under the name Benzedrine, a white powder with a slightly bitter, numbing taste. Dextroamphetamine sulfate, marketed under the name Dexedrine, is the more active of the two optically isomeric forms in which amphetamine exists. Other members of the amphetamine series include methamphetamine and benzphetamine.
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…sulfate, marketed under the name Benzedrine, a white powder with a slightly bitter, numbing taste. Dextroamphetamine sulfate, marketed under the name Dexedrine, is the more active of the two optically isomeric forms in which amphetamine exists. Other members of the amphetamine series include methamphetamine and benzphetamine.
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…later marketed under the name Benzedrine, and reportedly experimented with it on himself, leading to his discovery of its physiological effects. Benzedrine was issued by the U.S. government to soldiers who fought in World War II to increase vigilance and energy. In the latter part of the 20th century, amphetamines…
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…later marketed under the name Benzedrine, and reportedly experimented with it on himself, leading to his discovery of its physiological effects. Benzedrine was issued by the U.S. government to soldiers who fought in World War II to increase vigilance and energy. In the latter part of the 20th century, amphetamines…
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stimulant
…methamphetamine (Methedrine), amphetamine sulfate (Benzedrine), and dextroamphetamine sulfate (Dexedrine). Amphetamines were first used in the 1930s to treat narcolepsy and subsequently became prescribed for obesity and fatigue. Their heavy or prolonged use causes irritability, restlessness, hyperactivity, anxiety, excessive speech, and rapid mood swings. Still higher doses or chronic use…
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…methamphetamine (Methedrine), amphetamine sulfate (Benzedrine), and dextroamphetamine sulfate (Dexedrine). Amphetamines were first used in the 1930s to treat narcolepsy and subsequently became prescribed for obesity and fatigue. Their heavy or prolonged use causes irritability, restlessness, hyperactivity, anxiety, excessive speech, and rapid mood swings. Still higher doses or chronic use…
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