What over the counter drugs have the closest similar effects of meth or cocaine?

Answer 1

pseudoephedrine (or sudafed) has a similar mechanism of action as meth and cocaine. they all work by indirectly releasing catecholamines like epinephrine. the main difference is that sudafed only releases epinephrine peripherally, whereas meth and coke cause central (meaning in the brain) release- that's why you get high with meth and coke but not with sudafed.

Answer 2

There are none that come close.

Methamphetamine is a member of the amphetamine family of drugs, which of course are central nervous systems stimulants. Technically it is a legal prescription, but most meth is manufactured illegally by chemically manipulating the over-the-counter decongestant pseudoephedrine (Sudafed). Despite the fact that meth can be made from Sudafed, Sudafed's effects do not even come close to meth.

Sudafed's cousin ephedrine was once widely used as a topical decongestant and as a bronchodilator for the treatment of asthma. Technically it is still available OTC, but its purchase is also subject to monitoring and it is very hard to find.

Some of the older nasal decongestants are available as inhalers, such as Vicks Vapor Inhaler (Levmetamfetamine) or Benzadrex (Propylhexedrine) Nasal Inhaler. They contain decongestants that are distant chemical cousins of amphetamine. People have been known to soak the cotton pledgets in water and inject the solution. Of course this is dangerous and some people have died.

Cocaine is a well known local anesthetic as well as a stimulant. It is the only anesthetic to possess stimulant properties. There are no O-T-C products that have a similar effect.

There are other stimulants, such as caffeine, but its effects are mild and well known.

Hope this helps.

Rick the Pharmacist

Answer 3

Why would you even ask this question. Those drugs are both evil and nothing comes even close to either of those drugs. I am a recovering meth addict and the closest thing I have found to meth was drinking alot of coffee. But seriously why would you even ask a question like that????????

Answer 4

With the execption of marijuana (and a variety of of might argue in any different case), cocaine, that's deadly cousin, crack, ectasy and meth ALL are degeneratingly addictive with certain deadly skill if the dependancy isn't taken care of effectively. that's been reported by addicts of those drugs that the very on the spot of first use rendered them captive for existence as drug addicts. regrettably, that's remarkable how such drug dependencies start to interrupt one's kin, marriage, friendships, interest, homestead....and at last, the addict's actual/psychological wellbeing......and for the countless addict's fellow abusers of such drugs---dying is their loss of life and for the living--the two they get help or land up in reformatory.. Marijuana, that's reported, isn't an harmless lamb interior the group of unlawful drugs. that's purported that pot's seductive ingredient, THC, consists of an prolonged after effect on one's behavioral equipment--rendering the pot smoker aimlessly listless and disattached from his/her enviroment. it is likewise reported that one huge-unfold length marijuana joint consists of sufficient tar and nicotine punch to equivalent ONE p.c.. of tobbaco cigarettes. The AMA shows dedicated pot human beings who smoke do have a tendency to strengthen lung ailments a techniques speedier than tobbacoo human beings who smoke. scientific actuality or anti-pot propaganda? properly....i assume that relies upon on your very own view on the priority of pot. notwithstanding if that's the properly stable man or woman to keep away from at any degree, using cocaine, crack, ectasy and meth.

Answer 5

I heard the diet pills Phen Fen was link to having the meth like drugs in them..That's why it was removed from the shelves.

Answer 6

Novocaine a coacine derivative

Answer 7

used to be cough syrups before they made them non-otc because they were bein made to make meth. so prolly sumthin like that...the stuff in cough drops, halls n stuf?