Summary
Pipradrol was developed in the 1940s for treating depression, ADHD, narcolepsy, and obesity. Its long duration (8-12 hours) can cause severe insomnia if dosed late. Unlike amphetamines, it exhibits more selective action on higher brain centers without significantly affecting blood pressure or respiration. Banned in the US, UK, and many other countries in the 1970s due to abuse potential. Recreational use is rare and carries significant risks relative to limited reported positive effects.
Dose Information
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Tolerance
Build-up
develops over days to weeks of regular use
Reset
3–7 days for acute tolerance; longer for full reset
Effects
Positive
- Stimulation
- Physical euphoria
Negative
- Insomnia
- Tachycardia
- Increased heart rate
- Increased perspiration
- Teeth grinding
- Vasoconstriction
- Sweating
- Jaw clenching
Positive
- Wakefulness
- Focus enhancement
- Alertness enhancement
- Euphoria
- Cognitive euphoria
- Motivation enhancement
- Increased sociability
Negative
- Anxiety
- Thought acceleration
- Talkativeness
Positive
- Increased music appreciation
- Tactile enhancement
- Color enhancement
- Mild visual enhancement
- Increased libido
- Music appreciation
Negative
- Appetite suppression
- Light sensitivity
- Disinhibition
- Dehydration