Benzedrine

Benzedrine

Benzedrine was the trade name for therapeutic amphetamine. It was first created by a Romanian pharmacist in 1887 and later rediscovered and patented by American scientist Gordon Alles in 1932. At the time, the goal was to develop a drug to treat nasal congestion. Today we know this class of drugs as amphetamines, which have similar effects on the body .xanax testimonianze

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After patenting the drug, Alles partnered with the pharmaceutical company Smith, Kline and French (now GlaxoSmithKline), which aggressively marketed benzedrine as a miracle drug. Since there were no prescription drugs at the time, Benzedrine was sold over the counter.

While amphetamine sulfate has legitimate medical uses, the drug can also be misused, such as by students trying to improve concentration and alertness. This repeated abuse increases the risk of substance use disorders or addiction. Other amphetamine medications are also available, such as Evekeo and Adzenys XR-ODT.

The dosage of benzedrine varies based on the pathology to be treated. For ADHD, the typical dose for children ages 6 to 12 is 5 mg per day, while for older children and adults it is usually 5 to 60 mg per day taken in divided doses. For the treatment of obesity, the typical dose is 5-30 mg daily in divided doses before meals. Patients with ADHD younger than 6 years of age may be prescribed half the typical dose for ADHD.

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