Comparison
Kokain vs MDMA.
Side-by-side comparison of Kokain and MDMA — dosage, effects, duration, legal status, and key harm reduction considerations.
- CategoryKokainstimulantMDMAempathogen
- Chemical classKokaintropaneMDMAsubstituted-amphetamine
- Common doseKokain30–60 mgMDMA75–125 mg
- Peak durationKokain15–30 minMDMA90–150 min
- Primary positivesKokainSelbstvertrauen und Selbstsicherheit, Euphorie und Stimulation, Gesprächigkeit und GeselligkeitMDMAEuphorie, Emotionale Wärme und Offenheit, Erhöhte Empathie
- Primary negativesKokainZwangsmäßiges Nachlegen („die Line ist kürzer als du denkst"), Herz-Kreislauf-Belastung (Herzinfarkte und Schlaganfälle treten auch bei jungen Konsumenten auf), Schwere Nasenschäden bei regelmäßiger nasaler AnwendungMDMAKieferpressen (Bruxismus), Dehydration oder Hyponatriämie durch Überhydration, Hyperthermie in warmen Umgebungen
- Legal (DE)KokainillegalMDMAillegal
- Legal (NL)KokainillegalMDMAillegal-tolerated
- Legal (US)Kokainschedule-2MDMAschedule-1
- Legal (UK)Kokainclass-aMDMAclass-a
| Kokain | MDMA | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | stimulant | empathogen |
| Chemical class | tropane | substituted-amphetamine |
| Common dose | 30–60 mg | 75–125 mg |
| Peak duration | 15–30 min | 90–150 min |
| Primary positives | Selbstvertrauen und Selbstsicherheit, Euphorie und Stimulation, Gesprächigkeit und Geselligkeit | Euphorie, Emotionale Wärme und Offenheit, Erhöhte Empathie |
| Primary negatives | Zwangsmäßiges Nachlegen („die Line ist kürzer als du denkst"), Herz-Kreislauf-Belastung (Herzinfarkte und Schlaganfälle treten auch bei jungen Konsumenten auf), Schwere Nasenschäden bei regelmäßiger nasaler Anwendung | Kieferpressen (Bruxismus), Dehydration oder Hyponatriämie durch Überhydration, Hyperthermie in warmen Umgebungen |
| Legal (DE) | illegal | illegal |
| Legal (NL) | illegal | illegal-tolerated |
| Legal (US) | schedule-2 | schedule-1 |
| Legal (UK) | class-a | class-a |
Key harm-reduction difference
Kokain 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 Kokain 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 Kokain and MDMA?
- Check the interaction checker for this specific pair. Many combinations carry serious risk even at low doses.
- Which lasts longer, Kokain or MDMA?
- Duration varies by route. See the comparison table above for peak and total duration by the most common route.
- Kokain 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 Kokain 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 Kokain 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 Kokain 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 Kokain or MDMA?
- Reagent testing can distinguish most substances. Check the reagent guide tool for expected color reactions for both.