Iproniazid was first synthesized as rocket fuel. Then it became used as an anti-TB drug, then an antidepressant, but then it was too dangerous and discontinued. But it paved the way for other ADs. Carol
Carol L. DeVolder, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology Chair, Department of Psychology St. Ambrose University 518 West Locust Street Davenport, Iowa 52803 Phone: 563-333-6482 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] web: http://web.sau.edu/psychology/psychfaculty/cdevolder.htm The contents of this message are confidential and may not be shared with anyone without permission of the sender. -----Original Message----- From: Christopher D. Green [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri 3/21/2008 12:18 PM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: Re: [tips] A founding father of psychopharmacology dies [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > (I seem to recall that Thorazine (chlorpromazine) was first synthesized > as a rocket fuel. But to my surprise I can't verify this on-line, nor for > any other anti-psychotic. Has anyone else heard this and have a source?) > > No, but I've heard that lithium chloride was first marketed as a salt substitute until the profound people began to notice the profound side effects. Is there any truth to this story? Chris -- Christopher D. Green Department of Psychology York University Toronto, ON M3J 1P3 Canada 416-736-2100 ex. 66164 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.yorku.ca/christo/ "Part of respecting another person is taking the time to criticise his or her views." - Melissa Lane, in a /Guardian/ obituary for philosopher Peter Lipton ================================= --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
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