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beta-methylphenylethylamine; 2-phenylpropylamine (BMPEA)
Pharmacology:
- found in weight loss supplements containing Acacia rigidula
Adverse effects:
- amphetamine like effects in animals including hypertension & tachycardia
- case report of hemorrhagic stroke [2]
Notes:
- not tested in humans
Interactions
drug adverse effects of sympathomimetic(s)
General
phenylethylamine
Database Correlations
PUBCHEM cid=11398
References
- Cohen PA et al
An amphetamine isomer whose efficacy and safety in humans has
never been studied, beta-methylphenylethylamine (BMPEA), is
found in multiple dietary supplements.
Drug Testing and Analysis. April 7, 2015
PMID: 25847603
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/dta.1793/full
- Cohen PA, Zeijlon R, Nardin R et al
Hemorrhagic Stroke Probably Caused by Exercise Combined With
a Sports Supplement Containing beta-Methylphenylethylamine
(BMPEA): A Case Report
Ann Intern Med. Published online 12 May 2015
PMID: 25962129
http://annals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2293221