[3] It is a substituted cathinone that has been identified in some samples of powders sold as "NRG-1", along with varying blends of other cathinone derivatives including flephedrone, MDPBP, MDPV, and 4-MePPP.

[1] Reports indicate side effects include paranoia, agitation, and insomnia, with effects lasting for several days at high doses.

[4] Pentylone acts as a serotonin–norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitor (SNDRI) and a serotonin releasing agent.

[5] Pentylone is banned in Canada, Germany, Sweden, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

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