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    4C-D

    Aliases: 4c-dom, Ariadne, Bl-3912, Ξ‘-et-2c-d, Dimoxamine

    Summary TheDrug.Wiki

    4C-D (Ariadne) is a rare psychedelic phenethylamine first synthesized by Alexander Shulgin in 1968. It was developed by Bristol Laboratories and reached phase 3 clinical trials as an antidepressant and motivational enhancer before being discontinued for economic reasons. Unlike typical psychedelics, 4C-D produces minimal hallucinogenic effects even at high doses, instead causing mental alertness, mood enhancement, and mild stimulation.

    Perspectives

    “I believe that my mood has distinctly improved, and my sleep that evening was excellent. This is physically benign.”

    Dose Information TheDrug.Wiki

    Light Common Strong Heavy

    Onset, Duration & After-effects TheDrug.Wiki

    ROA Onset Comeup Peak Offset After Effects
    Oral 20-60 min 30-60 min 1-3 hrs 2-4 hrs 6-6 hrs

    Effect Profile

    5 reports

    Scores (1–10) curated from multiple sources:

    • Effect keyword matching from PsychonautWiki catalog
    • Weighted by importance: core (×3), major (×2), minor (×1)

    Full methodology

    Psychedelic 2.4
    Light 2/10

    Strong body load with mild visuals, low headspace

    Visual Intensity ×3
    4
    color enhancement pattern recognition enhancement acuity enhancement
    Headspace Depth ×3
    2
    emotion enhancement
    Auditory Effects ×1
    0
    Body Load / Somatic Effects ×1
    9
    vasoconstriction nausea teeth grinding increased heart rate sweating
    Empathogen 6.4
    Strong 6/10

    Strong sensory enhancement with moderate euphoria and stimulation, mild empathy

    Empathy / Social Openness ×3
    5
    empathy enhancement sociability enhancement
    Euphoria / Mood Elevation ×2
    7
    cognitive euphoria euphoria emotion enhancement
    Stimulation ×1
    7
    stimulation wakefulness teeth grinding increased heart rate
    Sensory Enhancement ×1
    9
    tactile enhancement color enhancement acuity enhancement increased libido
    Stimulant 5.1
    Moderate+ 5/10

    Strong anxiety/jitters with moderate euphoria and focus, mild stimulation

    Stimulation / Energy ×3
    5
    stimulation wakefulness
    Euphoria / Mood Lift ×2
    7
    cognitive euphoria euphoria motivation enhancement
    Focus / Productivity ×2
    6
    analysis enhancement motivation enhancement thought acceleration
    Anxiety / Jitters ×1
    10
    anxiety increased heart rate teeth grinding vasoconstriction sweating

    Tolerance

    Build-up develops over days to weeks of regular use
    Reset 3–7 days for acute; 1–3 weeks for full reset

    Tolerance Decay

    Full tolerance 1d Half tolerance 3d Baseline ~7d

    Pattern assumed similar to other serotonergic psychedelics: rapid short-term tolerance that decays over ~1–2 weeks. Evidence quality is low and based on analogy plus limited user reports.

    Effects Erowid

    Aggregated from 5 Erowid experience reports

    Positive Effects 7

    Stimulation 80.0% 70%
    Euphoria 80.0% 70%
    Body High 80.0% 70%
    Music Enhancement 60.0% 70%
    Focus Enhancement 60.0% 70%
    Empathy 60.0% 70%
    Tactile Enhancement 60.0% 70%

    Adverse Effects 2

    Anxiety 80.0% 70%
    Increased Heart Rate 60.0% 70%

    Combinations TripSit

    PiHKAL / TiHKAL Shulgin

    PiHKAL #8: ARIADNE

    “I believe that my mood has distinctly improved, and my sleep that evening was excellent. This is physically benign.”

    β€” Alexander Shulgin, PiHKAL (with 12 mg)

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