Ciclazindol, a noradrenaline (NA) uptake inhibitor originally introduced as an antidepressant, has recently been shown to produce weight loss in experimental animals and patients. Unlike CNS-stimulant anti-obesity drugs, such as amphetamine, ciclazindol may induce weight loss in animals by
Caffeine is widely consumed in beverages to obtain mild CNS stimulant effects. Long term use produces tolerance to some of the pharmacological effects. Withdrawal of caffeine, even from moderate intake levels, can produce symptoms such as headache, fatigue and anxiety. Caffeine is used
Central biogenic amine systems have long been studied for their effects on feeding behavior, energy balance, and maintenance of body weight. Those monoaminergic systems that use dopamine (DA), norepinephrine (NE), and serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) as neurotransmitters have been the main
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