Pentedrone
Summary
Pentedrone (also known as drone) is a lesser-known novel stimulant substance of the cathinone class. Pentedrone belongs to a group of compounds known as substituted cathinones. Pentedrone acts as a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI).
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insufflated | 2-5mg | 5-10mg | 10-20mg | 20mg+ |
| Oral | 5-10mg | 10-15mg | 15-25mg | 25mg+ |
| Rectal | 2-5mg | 5-10mg | 10-20mg | 20mg+ |
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Peak | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insufflated | 6-12 min | 30-90 min | 30-90 min |
| Oral | 12-30 min | 1-2 hrs | 1-2 hrs |
Effect Profile
6 reportsScores (1–10) curated from multiple sources:
- Effect keyword matching from PsychonautWiki catalog
- Weighted by importance: core (×3), major (×2), minor (×1)
Stimulant
3.8
Moderate
4/10
Strong anxiety/jitters and euphoria with mild stimulation
Stimulation / Energy
×3
4
stimulation
alertness enhancement
Euphoria / Mood Lift
×2
9
physical euphoria
cognitive euphoria
euphoria
Focus / Productivity
×2
0
Anxiety / Jitters
×1
10
anxiety
increased heart rate
teeth grinding
vasoconstriction
Based on reports from:
Tolerance
Build-up
develops rapidly, often within a single session; compulsive redosing common
Reset
a few days for acute tolerance
Tolerance Decay
Full tolerance
1h
Half tolerance
4d
Baseline
~5d
Effects
Aggregated from 6 Erowid experience reports
Positive Effects 3
Stimulation
83.3%
70%
Euphoria
50.0%
70%
Tactile Enhancement
50.0%
70%
Adverse Effects 1
Anxiety
66.7%
70%
Combinations
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