Stimulants

Pseudoephedrine HCl

Street names: Pseudo, Sudafed, PSE

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⚡What it does

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

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.

What does Pseudoephedrine HCl look like?

White 30/60 mg tablets; red-hot precursor to meth

What are the signs of a Pseudoephedrine HCl overdose?

Racing heart; Severe headache; Hallucinations (high dose) Call emergency services immediately.

How addictive is it?

Hypertension, arrhythmia Dependence can develop with regular use.

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