Aminorex is an amphetamine-like stimulant that was originally marketed for weight loss but withdrawn due to its association with pulmonary arterial hypertension, which can be fatal. It is considered illicit in most countries (Schedule I in the US). There is a significant risk of pulmonary hypertension with extended use. Effects include increased energy, euphoria, and appetite suppression. Original pharmaceutical pills (Menocil) contained 14mg aminorex fumarate.
Aminorex molecular structure diagram from the DrugsPRO substance library.
Also known as: Menocil, Apiquel, Mcn-742
Classification
Chemical: Aminorex
Psychoactive: Stimulant
Tag: 2-amino-5-aryloxazoline
Tag: Habit-Forming
Tag: Research-Chemical
Tag: Tentative
Effects
Stimulation
Increased Energy
Insomnia
Increased Heart Rate
Increased Blood Pressure
Vasoconstriction
Euphoria
Increased Sociability
Focus Enhancement
Motivation Enhancement
Anxiety
Sociability Enhancement
Appetite Suppression
Light Sensitivity
Increased Libido
Dehydration
Bodily Control Enhancement
Increased Music Appreciation
Routes of Administration
Oral
Dosage
Threshold: 2-5 mg
Light: 5-10 mg
Common: 10-25 mg
Strong: 10-25 mg
Heavy: 40+ mg
Duration
Onset: 0.33-1 h
Comeup: 0.5-1.5 h
Peak: 2-4 h
Offset: 4-10 h
After Effects: 10-24 h
Total Duration: 6-12 h
Insufflated
Dosage
Threshold: 1-3 mg
Light: 3-8 mg
Common: 8-15 mg
Strong: 15-25 mg
Heavy: 25+ mg
Duration
Onset: 0.08-0.25 h
Comeup: 0.25-0.75 h
Peak: 2-4 h
Offset: 2-6 h
After Effects: 8-24 h
Total Duration: 5-10 h
Harm Reduction
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Sources
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Aminorex: Aminorex is an amphetamine-like stimulant that was originally marketed for weight loss but withdrawn due to its association with pulmonary arterial hypertension, which can be fatal. It is considered illicit in most countries (Schedule I in the US). There is a significant risk of pulmonary
