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Unfortunately there is an absurdly low limit on purchasing amount in the US.

In addition, I can't seem to find the 24 hour versions anywhere right now. I could probably buy meth more conveniently. :(

Cue: "A Simple and Convenient Synthesis of Pseudoephedrine From N-Methylamphetamine" https://improbable.com/airchives/paperair/volume19/v19i3/Pse...


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hadlock11/08/2024

I've only had to buy it in three states, but generally my experience has been that you can buy a "30 day supply" per month. How often are you sick that you need more than 30 days of the stuff every month? If we run out I'll buy a 30 day supply and that generally lasts the whole family a year or more.

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mike_d11/08/2024

> Unfortunately there is an absurdly low limit on purchasing amount in the US.

The maximum safe dose for an adult is 240 mg in a 24 hour period. Current guidelines allow for getting a 10 day supply (the average cold lasts 7-10 days) in a single visit, and basically a limitless supply with a few visits (37 days worth every 30 days).

If you are running into purchasing limits, you are either making meth or blowing out your liver.

Edit: Math is hard. The 30 day limit is 7.5 grams (a 31 day supply), or 3.6 grams per trip (a 15 day supply).

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