Benzphetamine is prescribed as a short-term appetite suppressant for obesity management. As a prodrug, it metabolizes into amphetamine and methamphetamine in the body, producing stimulant effects. Contraindicated in individuals with cardiovascular disease, moderate to severe hypertension, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, or history of substance abuse. Side effects include elevated heart rate and blood pressure, insomnia, anxiety, and potential for cardiac complications. Use should be limited to a few weeks due to rapid tolerance development and dependence risk.
Bensfetamiin molecular structure diagram from the DrugsPRO substance library.
Also known as: Didrex, Regimex, Inapetyl, Benzylamphetamine, Benzfetamine, Benzfetaminum, Benzfetamina
Classification
Chemical: Amphetamine
Chemical: Medicine
Chemical: Phenethylamine
Psychoactive: Stimulant
Tag: Habit-Forming
Tag: Pharmaceutical
Tag: Prodrug
Effects
Stimulation
Physical Euphoria
Increased Heart Rate
Increased Blood Pressure
Dry Mouth
Vasoconstriction
Focus Enhancement
Motivation Enhancement
Cognitive Euphoria
Wakefulness
Thought Acceleration
Ego Inflation
Appetite Suppression
Increased Libido
Light Sensitivity
Routes of Administration
Oral
Dosage
Threshold: 5 mg
Light: 25-50 mg
Common: 50-100 mg
Strong: 100-150 mg
Heavy: 150 mg+
Duration
Onset: 0.5-1 h
Comeup: 1-1.5 h
Peak: 2-4 h
Offset: 4-8 h
After Effects: 12-24 h
Total Duration: 8-12 h
Harm Reduction
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Sources
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Benzphetamine - DrugsPRO ainejuhend
Benzphetamine: Benzphetamine is prescribed as a short-term appetite suppressant for obesity management. As a prodrug, it metabolizes into amphetamine and methamphetamine in the body, producing stimulant effects. Contraindicated in individuals with cardiovascular disease, moderate to severe hypertens