Benzphetamine HCl (Didrex) is a Schedule III amphetamine indicated for the treatment of obesity. Amphetamine and methylphenidate are CNS stimulants regarded as the most effective treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Currently, both classes comprise the nationwide shortage of stimulants used to treat ADHD. Benzphetamine is a prodrug yielding dextroamphetamine (Zenzedi) and dextromethamphetamine (formerly Desoxyn). Both metabolites hold FDA approval to treat ADHD,…
