Comparison
Amphetamin vs MDMA.
Side-by-side comparison of Amphetamin and MDMA — dosage, effects, duration, legal status, and key harm reduction considerations.
- CategoryAmphetaminstimulantMDMAempathogen
- Chemical classAmphetaminamphetamineMDMAsubstituted-amphetamine
- Common doseAmphetamin20–40 mgMDMA75–125 mg
- Peak durationAmphetamin120–240 minMDMA90–150 min
- Primary positivesAmphetaminStimulation und Wachheit, Erhöhte Konzentration und Motivation, Selbstvertrauen und GesprächigkeitMDMAEuphorie, Emotionale Wärme und Offenheit, Erhöhte Empathie
- Primary negativesAmphetaminAngst und Gedankenrasen (besonders bei höheren Dosen), Schlaflosigkeit für 6–12+ Stunden nach der letzten Dosis, Herz-Kreislauf-BelastungMDMAKieferpressen (Bruxismus), Dehydration oder Hyponatriämie durch Überhydration, Hyperthermie in warmen Umgebungen
- Legal (DE)Amphetaminprescription-onlyMDMAillegal
- Legal (NL)AmphetaminillegalMDMAillegal-tolerated
- Legal (US)Amphetaminschedule-2MDMAschedule-1
- Legal (UK)Amphetaminclass-bMDMAclass-a
| Amphetamin | MDMA | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | stimulant | empathogen |
| Chemical class | amphetamine | substituted-amphetamine |
| Common dose | 20–40 mg | 75–125 mg |
| Peak duration | 120–240 min | 90–150 min |
| Primary positives | Stimulation und Wachheit, Erhöhte Konzentration und Motivation, Selbstvertrauen und Gesprächigkeit | Euphorie, Emotionale Wärme und Offenheit, Erhöhte Empathie |
| Primary negatives | Angst und Gedankenrasen (besonders bei höheren Dosen), Schlaflosigkeit für 6–12+ Stunden nach der letzten Dosis, Herz-Kreislauf-Belastung | Kieferpressen (Bruxismus), Dehydration oder Hyponatriämie durch Überhydration, Hyperthermie in warmen Umgebungen |
| Legal (DE) | prescription-only | illegal |
| Legal (NL) | illegal | illegal-tolerated |
| Legal (US) | schedule-2 | schedule-1 |
| Legal (UK) | class-b | class-a |
Key harm-reduction difference
Amphetamin and MDMA differ most in their risk profiles and durations. Always research each independently before any session. If you are choosing between them based on safety alone, consult the full profiles and the interaction checker for any combinations you may be planning.
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FAQ.
- Is Amphetamin stronger than MDMA?
- "Stronger" depends on the metric. Compare dose ranges, subjective intensity, and duration side by side above. Always factor in individual tolerance.
- Can I combine Amphetamin and MDMA?
- Check the interaction checker for this specific pair. Many combinations carry serious risk even at low doses.
- Which lasts longer, Amphetamin or MDMA?
- Duration varies by route. See the comparison table above for peak and total duration by the most common route.
- Amphetamin vs MDMA: which is safer?
- Neither substance is "safe" in absolute terms. Harm is a function of dose, setting, purity, and individual factors. The comparison above covers the key risk differences.
- Are Amphetamin and MDMA in the same drug class?
- See the category and chemical class rows above. Substances in different classes often have very different risk profiles even if subjective effects overlap.
- Is Amphetamin legal where MDMA is?
- Legal status is substance- and jurisdiction-specific. See the legal status section for key countries.
- Where can I get harm reduction info for Amphetamin and MDMA?
- Each substance has a full profile on this site with dosage, interactions, testing, and legal information. Follow the links at the bottom of this page.
- How do I test whether my substance is Amphetamin or MDMA?
- Reagent testing can distinguish most substances. Check the reagent guide tool for expected color reactions for both.