Comparison
LSD vs Psilocybin-Pilze.
Side-by-side comparison of LSD and Psilocybin-Pilze — dosage, effects, duration, legal status, and key harm reduction considerations.
- CategoryLSDpsychedelicPsilocybin-Pilzepsychedelic
- Chemical classLSDlysergamidePsilocybin-Pilzetryptamine
- Common doseLSD75–150 μgPsilocybin-Pilze1–2.5 g
- Peak durationLSD180–300 minPsilocybin-Pilze60–150 min
- Primary positivesLSDOffene und geschlossene Augenvisuelle (Muster, atmende Oberflächen), Euphorie und Ehrfurchtsgefühle, Introspektion und EinsichtPsilocybin-PilzeOffene und geschlossene Augenvisuals (oft wärmer und „organischer" als LSD), Euphorie und Heiterkeit, Emotionale Intensität, oft spirituell
- Primary negativesLSDAngst, Paranoia oder Panik (besonders bei schlechtem Set/Setting), Verwirrung und Schwierigkeiten bei praktischen Aufgaben, Leichtes ZitternPsilocybin-PilzeAngst, Paranoia oder Panik (besonders bei schlechtem Set/Setting oder hohen Dosen), Verwirrung und Schwierigkeiten mit praktischen Aufgaben, Starke Übelkeit, gelegentlich Erbrechen
- Legal (DE)LSDillegalPsilocybin-Pilzeillegal
- Legal (NL)LSDillegalPsilocybin-Pilzeillegal-tolerated
- Legal (US)LSDschedule-1Psilocybin-Pilzeschedule-1
- Legal (UK)LSDclass-aPsilocybin-Pilzeclass-a
| LSD | Psilocybin-Pilze | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | psychedelic | psychedelic |
| Chemical class | lysergamide | tryptamine |
| Common dose | 75–150 μg | 1–2.5 g |
| Peak duration | 180–300 min | 60–150 min |
| Primary positives | Offene und geschlossene Augenvisuelle (Muster, atmende Oberflächen), Euphorie und Ehrfurchtsgefühle, Introspektion und Einsicht | Offene und geschlossene Augenvisuals (oft wärmer und „organischer" als LSD), Euphorie und Heiterkeit, Emotionale Intensität, oft spirituell |
| Primary negatives | Angst, Paranoia oder Panik (besonders bei schlechtem Set/Setting), Verwirrung und Schwierigkeiten bei praktischen Aufgaben, Leichtes Zittern | Angst, Paranoia oder Panik (besonders bei schlechtem Set/Setting oder hohen Dosen), Verwirrung und Schwierigkeiten mit praktischen Aufgaben, Starke Übelkeit, gelegentlich Erbrechen |
| Legal (DE) | illegal | illegal |
| Legal (NL) | illegal | illegal-tolerated |
| Legal (US) | schedule-1 | schedule-1 |
| Legal (UK) | class-a | class-a |
Key harm-reduction difference
LSD and Psilocybin-Pilze 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 LSD stronger than Psilocybin-Pilze?
- "Stronger" depends on the metric. Compare dose ranges, subjective intensity, and duration side by side above. Always factor in individual tolerance.
- Can I combine LSD and Psilocybin-Pilze?
- Check the interaction checker for this specific pair. Many combinations carry serious risk even at low doses.
- Which lasts longer, LSD or Psilocybin-Pilze?
- Duration varies by route. See the comparison table above for peak and total duration by the most common route.
- LSD vs Psilocybin-Pilze: 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 LSD and Psilocybin-Pilze 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 LSD legal where Psilocybin-Pilze is?
- Legal status is substance- and jurisdiction-specific. See the legal status section for key countries.
- Where can I get harm reduction info for LSD and Psilocybin-Pilze?
- 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 LSD or Psilocybin-Pilze?
- Reagent testing can distinguish most substances. Check the reagent guide tool for expected color reactions for both.