Stimulants
Pseudoephedrine HCl
Street names: Pseudo, Sudafed, PSE
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⚡What it does
- Mild stimulant, nasal decongestant
⚠Key risks
- Hypertension, arrhythmia
- Meth-lab precursor — purchase tracked
✚Overdose signs
- Racing heart
- Severe headache
- Hallucinations (high dose)
📋Quick facts
Also known asPseudo, Sudafed, PSE
CategoryStimulants
Schedule / classNot scheduled — retail restricted (US); Rx in some countries
AppearanceWhite 30/60 mg tablets; red-hot precursor to meth
Street priceRetail ~$5–$15 per box (tracked)
Legal statusBehind-the-counter with ID in US; Rx-only in several EU/CA states; export-restricted
Last updated2026-09-12
Sources: FDA, DEA
Category comparison — Stimulants
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pseudoephedrine HCl | Not scheduled — retail restricted | Hypertension, arrhythmia; Meth-lab precursor — purchase tracked | Retail ~$5–$15 per box |
| Cocaine | Schedule II | Heart attack/stroke even in young users; Severe addiction — craving cycle | ~$60–$120 per gram |
| Speed (amphetamine paste) | Schedule II | Insomnia, anxiety, paranoia; Heart strain and overheating | ~$10–$40 per gram |
| Methamphetamine | Schedule II | Addiction — among the most addictive drugs known; Meth mouth, skin sores, psychosis | ~$20–$100 per gram |
| Adderall (amphetamine salts) | Schedule II | Dependence and tolerance; Cardiovascular strain | ~$3–$15 per 30 mg tablet |
| Adderall XR | Schedule II | Same as Adderall; long duration masks sleep debt; Beads snorted bypass XR mechanism | ~$5–$20 per 30 mg capsule |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly — see our pressed pill guide.
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