Mephedrone
bath salt
What it isSynthetic cathinone releasing serotonin and dopamine; illicit stimulant.
Why this oneIt combines MDMA-like and amphetamine-like effects, which drove its rapid spread.
What limits itCompulsive redosing, hyponatremia and cardiac toxicity. Unregulated content.
FDA-approved for
- synthetic cathinone (illicit; not approved)
NO BOXED WARNINGS
Principal riskCompulsive redosing, hyponatremia and cardiac toxicity
Classes and tags
Clinical profile
Serotonin and MAOI
Provisional washout figures
Elevating mechanismreleaser
Evidence confidenceLow