What is Fenproporex diazepam?
Fenproporex is an orally active stimulant drug, which was developed in the 1960s. It is used as an appetite suppressant and a treatment for obesity. It is listed as an illicit substance in many countries due to addiction issues and listed as a prohibited substance by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
What is Fenproporex used for?
Fenproporex (Perphoxene) is a stimulant drug of the phenethylamine and amphetamine chemical classes that was developed in the 1960s. It is used as an appetite suppressant for the treatment of obesity.
How long does sibutramine stay in your system?
The drug itself reaches its peak plasma level after 1 hour and has also a half-life of 1 hour. Sibutramine is metabolized by cytochrome P450 isozyme CYP3A4 into two pharmacologically-active primary and secondary amines (called active metabolites 1 and 2) with half-lives of 14 and 16 hours, respectively.
Is sibutramine an antidepressant?
Sibutramine was initially developed as an antidepressant, characterized by a rapid onset of neurotransmitter changes which were demonstrated in animal brain tissue and human plasma [3–5]. The pharmacological profile has been thoroughly reviewed by Heal [1].
Does sibutramine get you high?
Contrary to other appetite-suppressing drugs (e.g. phentermine and dexamphetamine) and despite being structurally similar to amphetamine, sibutramine has no abuse potential since it does not enhance dopamine release at the synapse [16].
What should I drink to lose weight?
But if you’re planning to lose weight through other lifestyle changes as well, these 15 healthy drinks could be a staple in your journey.
- Water. pinkomeletGetty Images.
- Green tea. kazoka30Getty Images.
- Lemon water. AlexPro9500Getty Images.
- Ginger tea.
- Fennel water.
- Apple cider vinegar.
- Black tea.
- Ajwain water.
Is sibutramine a stimulant?
It is a centrally acting stimulant chemically related to amphetamines thus it is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance in the United States.
Is sibutramine an illegal drug?
Sibutramine was a prescription-only weight loss medicine in Singapore but has been banned since 2010 due to an increased risk of heart attack and strokes.