DRCNet Response to the
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DRCNet Response to the
Drug Enforcement Administration
| Drug:: | Other Stimulants |
| Classification:: | Stimulant |
| CSA Schedule: | Schedule I, II, III, IV |
| Trade or Other Names: | Adipex; Didrex; Ionamin, Melfiat; Plegine; Captagon; Sanorex; Tenuate; Tepanil; Prelu-2; Preludin |
| Medical Uses: | Weight control |
| Physical Dependence: | Possible |
| Psychological Dependence: | High |
| Tolerance: | Yes |
| Duration (hours): | 2-4 |
| Usual Method: | Oral; Injected |
| Possible Effects: | Increased alertness; Excitation; Euphoria; Increased pulse rate & blood pressure; Insomnia; Loss of appetite |
| Effects of Overdose: | Agitation; Increased body temperature; Hallucinations; Convulsions; Possible death |
| Withdrawal Syndrome: | Apathy; Long periods of sleep; Irritability; Depression; Disorientation |
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