2C-C
4-chloro-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine
Lethal interactions
By drug class
- MAOIslethal2 mechanismsconfidence high
Dangerous interactions
18 dangerous interactions recorded for this substance.
See the full interactions tableContraindications
Cardiovascular
- cardiovascular diseaserelative
hypertension, coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, heart failure
Transient blood pressure and heart rate elevation demonstrated for 2C-B at therapeutic doses. 2C-C expected to produce similar cardiovascular stress. Higher absolute doses required for 2C-C may increase total sympathomimetic burden.
Neurological
- epilepsyrelative
Seizures reported in 2C drug class intoxication presentations. Individuals with epilepsy or other seizure disorders face elevated risk.
Psychiatric
- psychotic disordersabsolute
All 5-HT2A agonist psychedelics carry absolute contraindication in personal history of psychotic disorders. Risk of acute psychosis precipitation, prolonged psychotic episodes, or permanent destabilization.
- bipolar disorderrelative
Risk of manic episode induction. Relative contraindication — risk varies with mood stability, medication status, and bipolar subtype.
Hepatic
- hepatic impairmentrelative
No 2C-C-specific hepatic data. Structural analogy with 2C-B suggests hepatic metabolism is primary. Significant hepatic impairment may alter drug exposure unpredictably.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- pregnancy and breastfeedingabsolute
Absolute contraindication in pregnancy and breastfeeding due to absence of safety data and theoretical risk from serotonergic mechanism during development.
Other
- concurrent MAOI useabsolute
Concurrent use of MAO inhibitors (including moclobemide, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, selegiline, and ayahuasca/harmine) with 2C-C is contraindicated. Effects may be dangerously potentiated in both intensity and duration.
- concurrent lithium useabsolute
Concurrent lithium carbonate use is contraindicated with 2C-C and all serotonergic psychedelics based on community case reports of seizures.