Pyrovalerone (Centroton, 4-Methyl-β-keto-prolintane, Thymergix, O-2371)[1] is a psychoactive drug with stimulanteffects via acting as a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI), and is used for the clinicaltreatment of chronic fatigue or lethargy[2] and as an anorectic or appetite suppressant for weight loss purposes. It was developed in the late 1960s and has since been used in France and several other Europeancountries, and although pyrovalerone is still occasionally prescribed, it is used infrequently due to problems with abuse and dependence.[3] It is closely related on a structural level to a number of other stimulants, such as MDPV and prolintane (Promotil, Katovit).
Side effects of pyrovalerone include anorexia or loss of appetite, anxiety, fragmented sleep or insomnia, and trembling, shaking, or muscle tremors. Withdrawal following abuse upon discontinuation often results in depression.
The R-enantiomer of pyrovalerone is devoid of activity.[4]
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^Deniker P, Lôo H, Cuche H, Roux JM (November 1975). "[Abuse of pyrovalerone by drug addicts]". Annales médico-psychologiques. 2 (4): 745–8. PMID9895.