Aminorex
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- 2 corroborating sources
- 1 ROA with full dose ladder
- duration data present
- 18 combo interactions documented
- classified Tentative
- classified Research-chemical
- 2 corroborating sources
- 1 ROA with full dose ladder
- duration data present
- 18 combo interactions documented
- classified Tentative
- classified Research-chemical
Aliases: Menocil, Apiquel, Mcn-742
Summary
Aminorex is an amphetamine-like stimulant that was originally marketed for weight loss but withdrawn due to its association with pulmonary arterial hypertension, which can be fatal. It is considered illicit in most countries (Schedule I in the US). There is a significant risk of pulmonary hypertension with extended use.
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 1-3mg | 3-10mg | 10-25mg | 25mg+ |
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Comeup | Peak | Offset | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 20-60 min | 30-90 min | 2-4 hrs | 2-6 hrs | 4-8 hrs |
| Insufflated | 5-15 min | 15-45 min | 2-4 hrs | 2-6 hrs | 4-8 hrs |
Effect Profile
Scores (1–10) curated from multiple sources:
- Effect keyword matching from PsychonautWiki catalog
- Weighted by importance: core (×3), major (×2), minor (×1)
Strong anxiety/jitters and stimulation with moderate focus, mild euphoria
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Aminorex Source: SubstanceSearch (substancesearch.com) Oral dose (mg): light 1-3 · common 3-10 · strong 10-25 · heavy 25+ Insufflated dose (mg): threshold 1-3 Oral duration: onset 0.33-1h · come-up 0.5-1.5h · peak 2-4h · offset 2-6h · total 4-8h · after-effects 24h Insufflated duration: onset 5-15m · come-up 15-45m · peak 2-4h · offset 2-6h · total 4-8h · after-effects 24h Note: ranges are harm-reduction guidance, not a prescription. Start low, go slow, and test your substances.
Tip: for quicker logging you can also add a Custom Unit in the app, e.g. common dose ~ 6.5 mg (Oral).
The app keeps custom substances simple, so the full dose ranges live in the description text above. Ranges are harm-reduction guidance, not a prescription.
Tolerance
Tolerance Decay
Acute tolerance: develops within a single session — the reset numbers above apply after sustained heavy use, not after one binge. Within-session tachyphylaxis usually resets largely overnight.
Pattern resembles other stimulants: rapid tolerance build with binges, partial decay over 1–2 weeks, and baseline by ~1 month. Data for aminorex specifically are limited; values are extrapolated from stimulant use patterns and community reports.
Cross-Tolerances
Effects
- Stimulation
- Increased energy
- Insomnia
- Increased heart rate
- Increased blood pressure
- Vasoconstriction
- Teeth grinding
- Pupil dilation
- Increased perspiration
- Bruxism
- Euphoria
- Increased sociability
- Focus enhancement
- Motivation enhancement
- Wakefulness
- Alertness enhancement
- Anxiety
- Compulsive redosing
- Talkativeness
- Thought acceleration
- Increased libido
- Increased music appreciation
- Visual enhancement
- Tactile enhancement
- Appetite suppression
- Light sensitivity
- Dehydration
- Disinhibition
- Double vision
- Dulled perception
Combinations
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