What is "benzphetamine"

n. (context pharmaceutical drug English) An anti-obesity drug.

Benzphetamine (brand name Didrex) is a substituted amphetamine used short-term along with a doctor-approved, reduced- calorie diet, exercise, and behavioral program for weight loss. It is prescribed for obesity in individuals who have been unable to lose weight through exercise and dieting alone. It is a prodrug to amphetamine.

Benzphetamine is an anorectic, primarily promoting weight loss through reduced appetite. Benzphetamine also slightly increases metabolism.