Summary
Efavirenz (sold by the brand name Sustiva) is an antiretroviral medication used in the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS. It is notable for being able to produce psychedelic and hallucinogenic effects despite possessing an extremely novel pharmacological profile and chemical structure not shared with any other psychedelic substance.
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoked | - | 600-1800mg | - | - |
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Peak | After Effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoked | 0-6 min | 1-2 hrs | 6-12 hrs |
Tolerance
Build-up
develops rapidly after a single use (serotonergic psychedelic)
Reset
7–14 days for baseline
Effects
Positive
- Stimulation
- Mental/physical stimulation
Negative
- Nausea
- Pupil dilation
- Increased heart rate
- Insomnia
- Restlessness
- Dilated pupils
- Decreased appetite
- Sedation
Positive
- Introspection
- Euphoria
- Wakefulness
- Empathy
- Insight
- Analysis enhancement
Negative
- Anxiety
- Confusion
- Time distortion
- Ego softening
Positive
- Color enhancement
- Tracers
- Increased music appreciation
- Tactile enhancement
- Enhanced tactile sensation
- Pattern recognition enhancement
- Brightened colour
Negative
- Visual distortions
- Drifting
- Auditory distortion