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4-MECInfo
SummaryA substituted cathinone stimulant; little is known about its safety or subjective effects. It is believed to have similar effects to mephedrone, but with a lower potency and a stronger stimulating character.
DoseOral Light: 50-100mg Common: 100-200mg Strong: 200mg+
Insufflated Light: 25-40mg Common: 40-100mg Strong: 100-150mg+
OnsetOral: 15-45 minutes. Insufflated 3-5 minutes.
DurationOral: 2-5 hours. Insufflated 2-3 hours.
Aliases4-Methylethcathinone
4mec
4-methylethcathinone
After-effects2-4 hours.
Categoriesstimulant
research-chemical
habit-forming
EffectsEuphoria, increased energy/alertness, decreased need for sleep, increased sociability, mood lift, increased sexuality, excessive talking, decreased appetite, weight loss, sweating, disturbed sleep patterns, bruxism, visual and auditory hallucinations, itchiness, aggressiveness, moodiness.