Bromo-DragonFLY Facts
Psychedelic;
Description
Bromo-DragonFLY (1-(8-bromobenzodifuranyl)-2-aminopropane) is a synthetic psychedelic of the phenethylamine class. It activates serotonin receptors in the brain, producing a multi-day psychedelic state with extreme physical pressure on the body.
Subjective effects include geometric visual patterns, perceptual distortion, altered thinking, and emotional intensification. The experience is defined by a heavy, unrelenting physical component — the heart pounds, blood vessels constrict, and this pressure never lifts for the entire multi-day duration.[1]
Bromo-DragonFLY does not produce physical dependence, but it carries severe acute toxicity — at least five confirmed deaths and no established safe dose.[2] Blood vessel constriction is the primary danger, sustained enough to cause gangrene and limb amputation.[3]
Dose and durationby route · individual sensitivity varies
Starts in 1 – 6 hoursLasts 24 – 96 hoursAfter-effects 12 – 48 hours
Body and dependence
- Acute toxicity
- Critical
- Chronic toxicity
- Moderate
- Physical dependence
- None
- Psychological dependence
- Negligible
- Withdrawal
- None recorded
- Compulsive redosing
- Negligible
Tolerance
- Builds
- Rapid
- Fully resets after
- 14 days
- Carries over to
- LSD;
psilocybin; mescaline; DOB; DOI; DMT; 2C-B
Effectslikely at a common dose
- Perception
- Color alteration;
Visual drifting; Color enhancement; Geometry; Visual breathing; Visual morphing; Environmental patterning; Light sensitivity; +31 possible, including Visual haze / noise, Spatial disorientation, Vestibular distortion - Body
- Pupil dilation;
Vasoconstriction; Wakefulness; Insomnia; Stimulation; Physical fatigue; Appetite suppression; +30 possible, including Temperature dysregulation, Muscle tension, Excessive sweating - Thinking
- Cognitive fatigue;
+31 possible, including Cognitive impairment, Confusion, Thought loops - Feeling
- none likely · 10 possible, including Emotional lability, Anxiety, Dysphoria
- Self
- none likely · 7 possible, including Derealization, Depersonalization, Communication suppression
- Time
- Time alteration;
Temporal disorientation; +3 possible - Transpersonal
- none likely · 1 possible
- Awareness
- none likely · 4 possible
Who shouldn't take it
Combinations61 recorded
Seek help immediately if
Most difficulty is psychological (intense fear, panic, confusion) and passes with calm support — the signs below mean seek emergency help:
- Very high body temperature; hot, dry skin
- Seizures
- Chest pain; fast or irregular heartbeat
- Severe muscle rigidity, tremor, or twitching (possible serotonin syndrome)
- Cold, pale, or blue fingers/toes — severe vasoconstriction (notably NBOMe / DOx)
- Persistent vomiting; unconsciousness; uncontrollable agitation or risk of self-harm
What to do
- Stay calm and reassure — remind them they took a drug and the effect will pass
- Move to a calm, quiet, safe space with low light; reduce noise and sensory input
- Keep them from harm — they may act on fear or confusion; stay with them, don't leave them alone
- Talk them down gently; don't grab or restrain unless they're in danger
- For the medical signs above (overheating, seizure, chest pain, vasoconstriction, unresponsive) call emergency services
- If overheating, cool the body; be ready to give rescue breaths / CPR
The experience is time-limited and usually resolves with calm reassurance in a safe setting — psychological first aid, not medication. Serious physical harm is uncommon for classic psychedelics (LSD, psilocybin) but real for some potent phenethylamines (NBOMe, DOx), where hyperthermia, seizures, and vasoconstriction warrant emergency care.
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References
- [1]^Noble C, Holm NB, Mardal M, Linnet K (2018) Bromo-dragonfly, a psychoactive benzodifuran, is resistant to hepatic metabolism and potently inhibits monoamine oxidase A — Toxicology Letters doi:10.1016/j.toxlet.2018.07.018
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