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The L-enantiomer is actually readily available for purchase over-the-counter. Vicks Vapor rub/inhalers and other decongestants use L-methamphetamine. The D-ena
by gavinray 4y ago
The L-enantiomer is actually readily available for purchase over-the-counter.
Vicks Vapor rub/inhalers and other decongestants use L-methamphetamine. The D-enantiomer causes CNS stimulation. The L-enantiomer causes only PNS (Peripheral Nervous System) stimulation, so it produces no euphoria or enjoyable effects.
Only unpleasant side effects, like tachycardia and anxiety, etc.
This is why racemic amphetamine/methamphetamine is so (comparatively) unpleasant, and the pure D-enantiomer is superior and "cleaner" feeling.
Racemic amphetamines have a much higher chance of inducing psychosis.
- programmer_dude 4y agoFWIW I find the Vicks Vapor rub fumes enjoyable and euphoria inducing. Edit: I think it's the eucalyptus oil that I am reacting to.
- astrange 4y agoIt's also well known as a miracle cure to various demographics of grandmas.
- klipt 4y agoThe active ingredients in Vicks Vapo Rub are just: Camphor Eucalyptus oil Menthol Perhaps you're thinking of a different Vicks product?
- gavinray 4y agoAh it's just the inhalers then, my mistake Another interesting one found in inhalers is Propylhexedrine, from Benzedrex inhalers
- sizzle 4y agoIs this the difference between Adderall and Dexedrine?
- gavinray 4y agoYeah, Adderall is "Mixed-isomer amphetamine salt", it's a "proprietary" blend of 80/20 dextro/levo.