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Preludin

Preludin. From Diet to Addiction. Morphine chemical class (stimulant) . Chemical name is Phenmetrazine A Schedule II drug. History. Was created in Germany in 1952, began use in 1954 Preludin was designed as an anorectic Created as safer alternative to amphetamines and methamphetamines

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Preludin

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  1. Preludin From Diet to Addiction

  2. Morphine chemical class(stimulant) • Chemical name is Phenmetrazine • A Schedule II drug

  3. History • Was created in Germany in 1952, began use in 1954 • Preludin was designed as an anorectic • Created as safer alternative to amphetamines and methamphetamines • Was designed to cause less nervousness, hyperexcitability, euphoria, insomnia, and tachycardia than most amphetamines • Thousands and thousands of addicts in Sweden • Taken off the market in 1965 • Still abused today, made illegally as Bam or Sweeties • Rarely prescribed today

  4. How it Works • Blocks reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine in presynaptic neuron • Causes greater release of these in extraneuronal space • Dopamine’s effect on tumero-infundibular system leads to reduced appetite

  5. Trivia • A. The Rolling Stones • B. Led Zepelin • C. The Beatles • D. Janice Joplin

  6. Effects • Physiological - effects central nervous system, less appetite, more energy, increased heart rate • Psychological – euphoria, self-esteem, self-confidence, paranoia • Side Effects – dry mouth, constipation, insomnia, irritability, sweating, headache

  7. Moral of the Story • Always be careful about new drugs

  8. Works Cited • Rozzo, Mark. “Twist and Stout.” New York Times [New York, NY] 27 Mar 2011 M2.90. • “Federal Drug Schedule List.” MetroWest Daily News, The [Framingham, MA] 27 Dec 2010. • “4 More Minor Leaguers Suspended for Drugs.” Missoulian [Missoula, MT] 27 July 2010. • “How John and I Became Friends.” Express, The [London, England] 8 Oct 2011. • “Three Most-Abused Types of Prescription Drugs.” Columbus Ledger-Enquirer [GA]. • www.Flexyx.com

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