Posted by SLS on July 17, 2000, at 8:15:26
In reply to Re: World Wide ADRAFINIL - SLS, posted by FredPotter on July 16, 2000, at 16:17:46
> I think Amineptine was withdrawn because of liver toxicity to a tiny minority, maybe only one person, so I hope the same thing doesn't happen to Adrafinil - also because Amineptine was so effective, ironically, as effectiveness seems to indicate abuse potential to the medical profession.
I don't think there is any doubt that amineptine does have abuse potential, unlike most other antidepressants. This is most likely due to its effects on promoting dopamine neurotransmission in a way similar to cocaine. I don't know if there was any one reason why it was withdrawn for market worldwide. I am not familiar with the liver thing. I know the International Olympic Committee must have had some input, as amineptine had become one of the more popular "doping" drugs to help enhance athletic performance. Eventually, amineptine was screened for through drug testing for athletic events all over the world.
> One thing I read about drugs like it is that it boosts blood glucose levels. As a newly diagnosed diabetic type II I'm not keen on this happening. Can anyone add to this?
I'll see what I can find out for you.
- Scott
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