What is the average ethyl pentedrone experience?

What is N-ethylpentedrone (NEP)?

N-ethylpentedrone, abbreviated NEP, is a still relatively unknown research chemical, belonging to the cathinone family. The average ethylpentedrone experience is positive, as the drug has become known for its stimulant effects such as increased concentration and more energy. You can explore the drug in powder- of crystal form, which allows you to take it orally and nasally, as well as by injecting it. The drug acts as a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, which causes the stimulation. At medium and high doses, NEP can also suddenly act as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor. It is a potent drug and is more often compared to 3-MMC, which has become illegal. 

NEP versus pentedrone

Although ethyl pentedrone is more often popularly called pentedrone, there is a difference between N-ethylpentedrone and the normal pentedrone. Namely, NEP has an extra ethyl group in its chemical structure, which pentedrone does not have. This makes ethyl pentrone many times stronger than normal pentrone. It also has a shorter duration of the effects, so you quickly feel like your old self again when the intensity of the effects is too much for you. 

Pentedrone effects

The average N-ethylpentedrone experience is positive, as the effects of NEP are similar to those of stimulant, illicit drugs, such as MDMA and cocaine. For example, you get more energy from N-ethylpentedrone, but lack the euphoric effects of illicit stimulants. Other effects of NEP include:

• Increasing focus
• Increased libido
• Motivating
• Alertness 
• Slightly euphoric effect
• Distortion of time
• Boosts stamina

Physical N-ethylpentedrone effects

The positive effects of ethyl pentrone rapidly diminish while physical side effects occur. These include effects such as:

• Higher blood pressure
• Heart rate increases
• Higher body temperature
• Muscle tension increases
• Loss of appetite
• You start to perspire
• You have a dry mouth
• Large pupils appear
• You may start grinding your teeth

As the pleasant effects of NEP quickly wear off, people are also more likely to take a second dose, increasing the risk of overdoses. 

Pentedrone experience with duration of action and dosage

Pentedrone has a rapid duration of action, meaning the drug wears off quickly. The duration of these effects depends on several factors, such as dosage and individual tolerance. Online experience reports have shown that the effects last about 2 to 4 hours. In controlled settings, however, other research shows a duration of 6 hours. The first effects occur within minutes with a maximum of 30 minutes. When the drug is taken nasally, the effects basically occur faster than when taken orally.