Comparison
MDMA vs Mephedron.
Side-by-side comparison of MDMA and Mephedron — dosage, effects, duration, legal status, and key harm reduction considerations.
- CategoryMDMAempathogenMephedronstimulant
- Chemical classMDMAsubstituted-amphetamineMephedroncathinone
- Common doseMDMA75–125 mgMephedron150–225 mg
- Peak durationMDMA90–150 minMephedron60–120 min
- Primary positivesMDMAEuphorie, Emotionale Wärme und Offenheit, Erhöhte EmpathieMephedronEmpathogene Wärme, MDMA-ähnlich in niedriger Dosis, Stimulierende Euphorie, Redseligkeit, soziale Leichtigkeit
- Primary negativesMDMAKieferpressen (Bruxismus), Dehydration oder Hyponatriämie durch Überhydration, Hyperthermie in warmen UmgebungenMephedronHeftiges Verlangen, Binge-Muster innerhalb einer Session, Vasokonstriktion (kalte Hände, blaue Finger), Nasenschleimhaut wird zerstört bei wiederholtem Ziehen
- Legal (DE)MDMAillegalMephedronprohibited
- Legal (NL)MDMAillegal-toleratedMephedronschedule-2
- Legal (US)MDMAschedule-1Mephedronschedule-1
- Legal (UK)MDMAclass-aMephedronclass-b
| MDMA | Mephedron | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | empathogen | stimulant |
| Chemical class | substituted-amphetamine | cathinone |
| Common dose | 75–125 mg | 150–225 mg |
| Peak duration | 90–150 min | 60–120 min |
| Primary positives | Euphorie, Emotionale Wärme und Offenheit, Erhöhte Empathie | Empathogene Wärme, MDMA-ähnlich in niedriger Dosis, Stimulierende Euphorie, Redseligkeit, soziale Leichtigkeit |
| Primary negatives | Kieferpressen (Bruxismus), Dehydration oder Hyponatriämie durch Überhydration, Hyperthermie in warmen Umgebungen | Heftiges Verlangen, Binge-Muster innerhalb einer Session, Vasokonstriktion (kalte Hände, blaue Finger), Nasenschleimhaut wird zerstört bei wiederholtem Ziehen |
| Legal (DE) | illegal | prohibited |
| Legal (NL) | illegal-tolerated | schedule-2 |
| Legal (US) | schedule-1 | schedule-1 |
| Legal (UK) | class-a | class-b |
Key harm-reduction difference
MDMA and Mephedron 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 MDMA stronger than Mephedron?
- "Stronger" depends on the metric. Compare dose ranges, subjective intensity, and duration side by side above. Always factor in individual tolerance.
- Can I combine MDMA and Mephedron?
- Check the interaction checker for this specific pair. Many combinations carry serious risk even at low doses.
- Which lasts longer, MDMA or Mephedron?
- Duration varies by route. See the comparison table above for peak and total duration by the most common route.
- MDMA vs Mephedron: 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 MDMA and Mephedron 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 MDMA legal where Mephedron is?
- Legal status is substance- and jurisdiction-specific. See the legal status section for key countries.
- Where can I get harm reduction info for MDMA and Mephedron?
- 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 MDMA or Mephedron?
- Reagent testing can distinguish most substances. Check the reagent guide tool for expected color reactions for both.