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HXE Facts

Dissociative; Arylcyclohexylamine; NMDA receptor antagonist

Dose and durationby route · individual sensitivity varies

Oral(mg)
Threshold< 30 mgLight30 – 60 mgCommon60 – 100 mgStrong100 – 130 mgHeavy130+ mg

Starts in 20 – 60 minLasts 3 – 8 hoursAfter-effects 1 – 12 hours

Also recorded: Sublingual · Insufflated. See full page: psychedex.org/substances/hxe

Body and dependence

Acute toxicity
Moderate
Chronic toxicity
Moderate
Physical dependence
Low
Psychological dependence
Moderate
Withdrawal
None recorded
Compulsive redosing
Moderate

Tolerance

Builds
Moderate
Fully resets after
1.5 weeks
Carries over to
ketamine; methoxetamine; PCP; dextromethorphan; deschloroketamine

Effectslikely at a common dose

Perception
none likely · 30 possible, including Spatial disorientation, Double vision, Visual acuity suppression
Body
none likely · 31 possible, including Dizziness, Motor control impairment, Nystagmus (eye wobbles)
Thinking
none likely · 28 possible, including Memory suppression, Cognitive impairment, Compulsive redosing urge
Feeling
none likely · 8 possible, including Emotional lability, Anxiety, Empathy suppression
Self
none likely · 8 possible, including Depersonalization, Derealization, Communication suppression
Time
none likely · 5 possible, including Temporal disorientation
Awareness
none likely · 2 possible

Who shouldn't take it

Absolute
Personal or family history of psychotic disorders; Hepatic impairment; Renal impairment; Pregnancy; Bladder or urological conditions; Concurrent MAOI use
Relative
Cardiovascular disease; Concurrent CNS depressant use; Concurrent stimulant use

Combinations60 recorded

Lethal (4)
Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates; GHB, Baclofen; GHB, GBL; Local anesthetics
Dangerous (35)
Alpha-2 adrenergic receptor antagonist; Amphetamines; Benzodiazepines; Buprenorphine, Kratom; Cannabis, THC; Clonidine, Guanfacine; Gabapentin, Pregabalin; MDMA, Amphetamines; Naltrexone; NRIs; NSAIDs; Stimulants; THC; Anticholinergics; Antihistamines; Atypical antipsychotics; Buspirone; Caffeine; CBD; Dopamine agonists; DXM; Glutamate modulator; Huperzine A; Ibogaine; and 11 more, see full page
Caution (17)
See full page: psychedex.org/substances/hxe
Not graded (4)
Not listed never means safe.

Seek help immediately if

  • Severe disorientation; unable to move or speak (deep dissociation / "k-hole")
  • Complete loss of coordination — cannot stand or walk safely
  • Vomiting while incapacitated (choking / aspiration risk)
  • Very high blood pressure; fast heart rate
  • Slow or shallow breathing at high doses (especially mixed with depressants)
  • Unconsciousness; rarely, seizures

What to do

  1. Move them somewhere safe, away from stairs, water, roads, and sharp edges — they cannot protect themselves
  2. Place in the recovery position if vomiting or unconscious (aspiration is a key risk)
  3. Stay with them and reassure calmly; keep the environment quiet
  4. If breathing is slow/shallow or they are unresponsive, call emergency services
  5. Do not let them wander; do not leave them alone
  6. Be ready to give rescue breaths / CPR

Effects wear off with time in a safe, monitored setting. The main dangers are physical injury and aspiration while incapacitated, and respiratory depression when combined with other depressants — not the dissociation itself.

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psychedex.org/substances/hxe · Version r1 · Not medical adviceValues as of
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