| MDMA | |
| 1-(benzo**dioxol-5-yl)-N-methylpropan-2-amine | |
| CAS number | 42542-10-9 |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | C11H15NO2 |
| Molecular weight | 193.25 g/mol |
| SMILES | CC(NC)CC1=CC=C(OCO2)C2=C1 |
| Elimination half life | The "S" form has a shorter half life (about 4 hours), whereas the "R" form has a much greater half life. (about 14hours) |
| Legal status | Schedule I (USA) Class A (UK) Schedule III (Canada) |
| Delivery | 75-120 mg tablets 100 mg sublingual |
| Indicated for: | PTSD
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| Recreational uses: | euphoria
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| Other uses: | Marriage counseling | Anxiety | PTSD | End of Life Care
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| Contraindications: | Not for use in combination with stimulants (amphetamines, large doses of caffeine, etc).
Not for use in combination with diuretics (alcohol).
Not for use in individuals with high blood pressure, hypertension, or blood clotting disorders.
Not for use in individuals who have displayed allergies to amphetamine drugs.
Must never be used in combination with MAOI (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor) drugs.
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| Side effects: | |
| Endocrine: | hyponatremia
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| Eye: | dilated pupils
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| Psychological: | euphoria
strong sense of empathy
serotonin deficiency
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| Skin: | sweaty palms
heavy sweating
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| Miscellaneous: | restlessness
chattering teeth
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MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine), most commonly known by the street name ecstasy or XTC, is a synthetic entactogen of the phenethylamine family, whose primary effect is believed to be the stimulation of secretion as well as inhibition of re-uptake of large amounts of serotonin as well as dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain, inducing a general sense of openness, empathy, energy, euphoria, and well-being. Tactile sensations are enhanced for some users, making general physical contact with others more pleasurable; but, contrary to popular mythology it generally does not have aphrodisiac effects. Its reported ability to facilitate self-examination with reduced fear may prove useful in some therapeutic settings, leading in 2001 to permission from the United States FDA for testing in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder in conjunction with psychotherapy.
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