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LSD
Effects
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DURATION #
Caution :   Reactions and experiences may vary dramatically from person to person. [see below]
LSD Duration
Oral
Total Duration
6 - 11 hrs
Onset
20 - 60 mins
Coming Up
15 - 30 mins
Plateau
3 - 6 hrs
Coming Down
3 - 5 hrs
 
 
After Effects
2 - 5 hrs
Hangover / Day After
- - -
  DURATION CHART
EFFECTS LIST #
POSITIVE
  • increase in energy (stimulation)
  • increase in associative & creative thinking
  • mood lift
  • increased awareness & appreciation of music
  • increased awareness of senses. (eating, drinking, smell)
  • closed and open eye visuals
  • profound life-changing spiritual experiences
NEUTRAL
  • general change in consciousness (as with most psychoactives)
  • pupil dilation
  • difficulty focusing
  • increased salivation and mucus production (causes coughing in some people)
  • unusual body sensations (facial flushing, chills, goosebumps, body energy)
  • unusual thoughts and speech
  • change in perception of time
  • quickly changing emotions (happiness, fear, gidiness, anxiety, anger, joy, irritation)
  • slight increase in body temperature
  • slight increase in heart rate
NEGATIVE
  • anxiety
  • tension, jaw tension
  • increased perspiration
  • nausea
  • dizziness, confusion
  • megalomania
  • over-awareness & over-sensitization to music and noise
  • paranoia, fear, and panic
  • unwanted and overwhelming feelings
  • unwanted life-changing spiritual experiences
  • flashbacks
DESCRIPTION #
There is currently no Effects Description for this substance.

CAUTION & DISCLAIMER #
Erowid's effects information is a summary of data gathered from users, research, and other resources. This information is intended to describe the range of effects people report experiencing. Effects may vary dramatically from one person to another or one experience to another based on a variety of factors such as body chemistry, age, gender, physical health, dose, form of material, etc.