Methiopropamine
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Methiopropamine is a thiophene
Thiophene
Thiophene is a heterocyclic compound with the formula C4H4S. Consisting of a flat five-membered ring, it is aromatic as indicated by its extensive substitution reactions. Related to thiophene are benzothiophene and dibenzothiophene, containing the thiophene ring fused with one and two benzene...

-based structural analog of methamphetamine
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine is a psychostimulant of the phenethylamine and amphetamine class of psychoactive drugs...

 originally reported in 1942.
It originally appeared for public sale in the UK in December 2010 as a "research chemical". It gained limited popularity as a recreational stimulant due to its lack of euphoria, relative to more common stimulants instead being described as clear headed, a more functional stimulant.

Long term health risks are yet to be determined due to lack of interest from the pharmaceutical industry in terms of testing the substance, and anecdotal data from recreational users is also limited.

Pharmacological effects

Pharmacological effects include mild euphoria, increased alertness, energy and sexual arousal.

Side effects

Reported side effects are quite adverse on higher doses including: increased heart rate, increased sweating, discolouration of extremities, cardiovascular problems and chest pain.
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