Edriedrin

Edriedrin is a fictional chemical compound commonly referenced in speculative fiction and hypothetical pharmacology. In these contexts, it is depicted as a stimulant with rapid onset and moderate duration, intended to boost wakefulness and focus.

In the fictional literature, edriedrin is described as a substituted phenethylamine resembling amphetamines, with a basic amine and aromatic rings. The proposed mechanism includes increasing synaptic concentrations of dopamine and norepinephrine through release and reuptake inhibition, and modest effects on serotonin. Effects purported include heightened alertness, improved concentration, and mood elevation; adverse effects include tachycardia, insomnia, anxiety, and potential dependency.

There are no approved medical uses for edriedrin outside of fiction. In stories, it is sometimes proposed to treat narcolepsy or ADHD or used as a cognitive enhancer, but it is not supported by clinical trials. As a fictional compound, it has no real-world regulatory status.

The term edriedrin appears in science fiction, tabletop role-playing game supplements, and hypothetical pharmacology discussions from the late 20th to early 21st century, often as a stand-in for real stimulants to avoid direct reference to actual drug names while exploring themes of performance enhancement and dependence.