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Empathogens

TFMPP (Trifluoromethylphenylpiperazine)

Street names: TFMPP, 3-TFMPP, Legal X'

⚡What it does

  • Mild MDMA-like stimulation/euphoria
  • Serotonin release

⚠Key risks

  • Sold as 'legal X' — the piperazine epidemic of the 2000s
  • Serotonin syndrome risk with real MDMA or antidepressants
  • Headaches, nausea
  • Seizures documented

✚Overdose signs

  • Serotonin syndrome
  • Seizures
  • Severe headache, nausea

Category comparison — Empathogens

SubstanceClassTop risksStreet price
TFMPP (Trifluoromethylphenylpiperazine)Schedule I analog; controlled EU/CA/AUSold as 'legal X' — the piperazine epidemic of the 2000s; Serotonin syndrome risk with real MDMA or antidepressants~$5–$15 per pill
MDMASchedule IOverheating + dehydration (or fatal water intoxication); Serotonin depletion — multi-day comedown~$10–$40 per pill
Molly (MDMA powder)Schedule I'Molly' is a marketing term, not a guarantee — half of seized 'Molly' contains other drugs; Overheating, serotonin syndrome with antidepressants~$30–$80 per gram
XTC Pills (ecstasy tablets)Schedule IHigh-dose pills (200–300+ mg) cause severe toxicity; PMA/PMMA masquerading as ecstasy has killed many users (slow onset → double-dosing)~$10–$40 per pill
5-APBClass BSerotonin release + MAOI-like properties → serotonin syndrome risk; Long duration complicates dosing~$15–$40 per gram or ~$5–$15 per pellet
Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum)Unregulated supplementSSRI-class activity — DANGEROUS with antidepressants (serotonin syndrome); No regulation of extracts$15–$40 powder
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.

?Frequently asked questions

What does TFMPP (Trifluoromethylphenylpiperazine) look like?

Pills/powder — sold with BZP as 'legal ecstasy'

What are the signs of a TFMPP (Trifluoromethylphenylpiperazine) overdose?

Serotonin syndrome; Seizures; Severe headache, nausea Call emergency services immediately.

How addictive is it?

Sold as 'legal X' — the piperazine epidemic of the 2000s Dependence can develop with regular use.

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