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Dexatrim is an over-the-counter (OTC) dietary supplement meant to assist with weight loss. Dexatrim claims it "gives you the power to lose weight, curb binges, and keep you in control of your diet." [1] Current Dexatrim products available are in capsule form and include Dexatrim Max Complex 7, Dexatrim Max Daytime Appetite Control, Dexatrim ...
An ingredient in "A.P.C." tablet; withdrawn because of risk of cancer and kidney disease [42] Germany Denmark, UK, US, others Reason: nephropathy. [3] Phenformin and Buformin: 1977 France, Germany US Severe lactic acidosis [3] Phenolphthalein: 1997 US Possible carcinogen. [43] Phenoxypropazine: 1966 UK Hepatotoxicity, drug intereaction. [3 ...
Phenmetrazine (INN, USAN, BAN) (brand name Preludin, and many others) is a stimulant drug first synthesized in 1952 and originally used as an appetite suppressant, but withdrawn from the market in the 1980s due to widespread abuse.
Fenfluramine as a single drug was first introduced in the 1970s, but was not popular because it only temporarily reduced weight. [1] A 1984 study found a weight loss of 7.5 kg on average in 24 weeks, as compared to 4.4 kg under placebo. [4] It sold modestly until the 1990s, when it was combined with phentermine and heavily marketed.
Dexamyl is the recreational drug of choice for the main character of the film Quadrophenia, who eventually suffers from amphetamine psychosis. They were widely abused. [4] In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Dexamyl spansules—a clear and green capsule containing green and white "beads"—became popular as a street-drug upper nicknamed ...
Phenylpropanolamine. Phenylpropanolamine (PPA), sold under many brand names, is a sympathomimetic agent which is used as a decongestant and appetite suppressant. [9][1][10][11] It was previously commonly used in prescription and over-the-counter cough and cold preparations. The medication is taken by mouth. [4][12]
I'm almost certain the history goes back 40 years or so, as I remember this as the most popular of the diet pills around 1975. I also am almost possitive that the name Dexatrim come from the use of dexedrine. I'm trying to find information to varify this but I am finding little credible info. 71.218.236.244 ( talk) 17:44, 29 October 2014 (UTC ...
Dexamethasone is a fluorinated glucocorticoid medication [10] used to treat rheumatic problems, a number of skin diseases, severe allergies, asthma, chronic obstructive lung disease, croup, brain swelling, eye pain following eye surgery, superior vena cava syndrome (a complication of some forms of cancer), [11] and along with antibiotics in tuberculosis. [10]