Posted by JohnDoenut on February 10, 2003, at 22:36:43
In reply to Re: dexedrine spansules vs. adderall, posted by JohnDoenut on February 10, 2003, at 22:24:06
> Wasnt Dexedrine also used in diet pills?
> I found this link which goes into the background
> of Obetrol and Adderal and in a bit more detail.
>
> http://www.pslgroup.com/dg960222b.htm
>Ok Im quoting myself but I just found this link here:
http://www.additudemag.com/selfhelp.asp?DEPT_NO=405&SUB_NO=4
And it goes into more detail about all this.
In fact it talks about people with ADD trying to lose weight!!!"Ironically, Adderall – a popular AD/HD medication made from a combination of amphetamines – was originally developed and marketed over 20 years ago as a weight loss medication under the name ”Obetrol." Dexedrine is another AD/HD medication that has been prescribed for weight control. Prescribing amphetamines for weight loss eventually fell out of favor due to the potential for abuse of the medications and other possible health concerns. Doctors eventually stopped prescribing Obetrol for weight loss. It became an orphan drug that was later adopted by Shire, renamed Adderall, and re-approved by the FDA for use in the treatment of AD/HD. "
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