I've been scanning the posts on EPH in this thread, just out of curiosity. It's interesting how people have incredibly varied reactions to this RC. Some people love it, some people hate it. Considering we all have somewhat unique pharmacokinetic profiles, I guess it shouldn't be much of a surprise.
So here's what I've deduced after scanning 18+ pages of the EPH thread:
1. EPH used to be quite rare in the RC community but now it's very common.
2. There are two "versions": the crystal (HCl salt?) and the white fluffy powder version.
3. The crystal version is the one that seems to really irritate the mucous membranes when insufflating. The powder version isn't as bad.
4. Different ROA's (of course) seem to contribute to EPH's Jekyll-n-Hyde character.
examples:
a. Some people take a small amount orally and feel sketchy and anxious. Other people feel pleasantly sped up, enjoying a positive mood lift with only a minor come-down.
b. Insufflation seems to work faster, but various people report irritation of their mucous membranes.
c. Vaping EPH hits harder and faster, producing a mild but typical DARI "fuck yeah" feeling. The downside is a significantly shorter buzz (under 1 hour) and longer, more unpleasant come-down. I've read that this ROA also accentuates the "more-ish" aspect of EPH. Again, no big surprise there.
d. Plugging EPH hits quickly (in a couple minutes), producing a buzz that's similar to plugging MPH. Harsher come-down than oral ROA, though (I'm saying this from experience).
e. IV use of EPH hits VERY quickly (obviously), but effects are mixed ... some people report euphoria, some don't. I have read several reports that say IV use of EPH exacerbates the vasoconstriction. The corrosive nature of the EPH HCl salt form is probably a concern as well.
5. EPH has subjectively fewer cadiovascular side-effects compared to MPH, due to its higher affinity for dopamine vs norepinephrine. There still are CV effects to be aware of though, including raised blood pressure, heart rate, and cerebral pressure.
6. Some users report EPH + alcohol to be a good combination. Supposedly it enhances the "feel good" aspect of EPH.
Basically, to use an analogy, ethylphenidate is like methylphenidate's quirky half-brother. EPH has a strange personality that some people like, and some don't. Hell, when it comes to RC's -- we're all part of one big science experiment, aren't we?
Many people on Bluelight absolutely love MPA as a stimulant. I tried it (several times) and absolutely hated it. I honestly gave it a good try, but I thought MPA was god-awful (for several reasons) and threw it in the trash. My physiology just hated it. I couldn't find anything enjoyable about MPA at all.
But EPH? I really REALLY enjoy. I'm one of those people who has an ongoing love-affair with EPH. I use it orally, in measured daily doses not exceeding 20mg. I take 5mg here, 5mg a couple hours later. I'm careful to not use it after 600pm to avoid insomnia problems.
As a fan of methylphenidate, I find ethylphenidate feels similar to "good" Ritalin. I get a decent energy boost and mood lift that lasts several hours, but I don't feel "tweaked out". I'm more talkative, insightful, and functional at work. As long as I drink lots of fluids and eat regular meals, the comedown is negligible.
My only complaints about EPH are that it seems to produce a strange alien tinnitus in my head ... a subtle but high-pitched whine. Easy to ignore, but annoying nonetheless. I've also gotten the same thing from amphetamine, so it's just something that stims do to me, I guess.
Also, if I take too much EPH in too short a time (say 10mg within one hour) I get a little shaky, like caffeine jitters. Again, not worrisome, just annoying.
*** Stay safe, fellow Bluelighters. All the best, peace.***
Thanks for this. Saves some reading up thread.
I'm with you though re MPA vs EPH though have swung between the two. The clincher is the effect on sleep from each drug. MPA leads me to wake up middle of the night and not fall asleep (Unless I take Etizolam- which then means I'm out of it most of the following day unless I take a dose of MPA again.)
Apart from the nose thing EPH seems cleaner and less comedown. Though both are addictive and I should give these stims a break for a while