Mexamine
Summary
5-Methoxytryptamine, a tryptamine derivative that naturally occurs in the body at low levels. No evidence of recreational use. Apparently enhances dreams.
Effect Profile
Scores (1–10) curated from multiple sources:
- Effect keyword matching from PsychonautWiki catalog
- Weighted by importance: core (×3), major (×2), minor (×1)
Psychedelic
3.1
Light+
3/10
Mild visuals with low body load and headspace
Visual Intensity
×3
4
color enhancement
brightened colour
visual distortions
Headspace Depth
×3
2
confusion
time distortion
Auditory Effects
×1
0
Body Load / Somatic Effects
×1
3
muscle tension
increased heart rate
Based on reports from:
Tolerance
Build-up
develops rapidly after a single use
Reset
7–14 days for baseline
Tolerance Decay
Full tolerance
1h
Half tolerance
10d
Baseline
~14d
Effects
Positive
- Mental/physical stimulation
- Stimulation
Negative
- Pupil dilation
- Restlessness
- Sweating/chills
- Muscle tension
- Insomnia
- Increased heart rate
- Decreased appetite
- Sedation
Positive
- Euphoria
- Empathy
- Insight
- Cognitive euphoria
- Wakefulness
Negative
- Confusion
- Anxiety
- Change in perception
- Ego softening
- Time distortion
Positive
- Brightened colour
- Enhanced tactile sensation
- Color enhancement
- Increased music appreciation
Negative
- Light sensitivity
- Appetite suppression
- Dehydration
- Disinhibition
- Closed/Open eye visuals
- Visual distortions
Combinations
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