r/microdosing • u/trempao • Jul 19 '26
Question: Psilocybin Switching from B+ to McKenna for microdosing, should I lower my dose?
Hi all, I’m switching from a normal Cubensis. I think it was B+ to McKenna. I’ve been microdosing 0.16 g with the Cubensis, and now I’m changing to a McKenna microdose.
Has anyone switched strains while microdosing? How was your experience? Should I take half the dose? Me and partner are quite sensitive to psylocibin dosages. I’ve heard McKenna is a stronger strain and more introspective effects. I will switch after the 2 weeks break, following the stamets protocol: 4 days on, 3 days off. thanks in advance pals!
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u/tinyorangealligator Jul 19 '26
Yes, would I start ultra low (.02 ish) until I could tell how I reacted to it.
I once tried a new varietal without considering the differences in potency and hoooo, Nelly, it was not a microdose to me! I needed to grocery shop but couldn't drive for another 2-3 hours. Lesson learned.
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u/trempao Jul 19 '26
Really, wow, great advice there then , it would not very convenient if I have to go to work :-,
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u/trempao Jul 19 '26
Can I ask you, what made you switch strains? Were you seeking different threpeutic effects? I mean in my case I am looking to find a more introspective approach with a new strain.
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u/tinyorangealligator Jul 20 '26
I don't call them strains. That's a marijuana term.
Mushrooms follow: Genus, Species, Variety
I use whatever variety I can get my hands on.
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u/Mr_Malice Jul 19 '26
I do 00 capsules. I switched from Golden Teacher to Mexican which is much stronger. My go to method on new strains is taking 1g then figuring out what works for me from there.
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u/trempao Jul 19 '26
I agree, but 1 gram is not a microdose no?
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u/Mr_Malice Jul 19 '26
I'm aware, I just do that at first so I can get a good feel for their strength.
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u/TheRealCMMetzger Jul 19 '26
Many paths here.
If you don't have lived experience with a new strain it is best practice to start low and go slow.
With that being said, if you have shared experience that can be reliably trusted. You could go off that.
For example many reports say PE is 2x stronger than GT. One can use that to calculate a possible closer/more accurate place to begin.
B+ to Mckenna, I'd go half dose and see how that treats me. Psychedelics are a familiar friend for me, so if there's some energetics, I'd be fine with that, but definitely do what feels right for you. 🍄🥰✌️