Comparison
Amphetamin vs Methamphetamin.
Side-by-side comparison of Amphetamin and Methamphetamin — dosage, effects, duration, legal status, and key harm reduction considerations.
- CategoryAmphetaminstimulantMethamphetaminstimulant
- Chemical classAmphetaminamphetamineMethamphetaminsubstituted-amphetamine
- Common doseAmphetamin20–40 mgMethamphetamin15–40 mg
- Peak durationAmphetamin120–240 minMethamphetamin180–360 min
- Primary positivesAmphetaminStimulation und Wachheit, Erhöhte Konzentration und Motivation, Selbstvertrauen und GesprächigkeitMethamphetaminKlare Euphorie und Selbstbewusstsein, Deutlicher Libidoschub, Drang zu reden, zu arbeiten, zu sortieren
- Primary negativesAmphetaminAngst und Gedankenrasen (besonders bei höheren Dosen), Schlaflosigkeit für 6–12+ Stunden nach der letzten Dosis, Herz-Kreislauf-BelastungMethamphetaminStarke Belastung von Herz und Kreislauf, Angst, Paranoia, Gedankenkreisen, Taktile Halluzinationen ("Meth-Käfer") bei langen Binges
- Legal (DE)Amphetaminprescription-onlyMethamphetaminprohibited
- Legal (NL)AmphetaminillegalMethamphetaminschedule-1
- Legal (US)Amphetaminschedule-2Methamphetaminschedule-2
- Legal (UK)Amphetaminclass-bMethamphetaminclass-a
| Amphetamin | Methamphetamin | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | stimulant | stimulant |
| Chemical class | amphetamine | substituted-amphetamine |
| Common dose | 20–40 mg | 15–40 mg |
| Peak duration | 120–240 min | 180–360 min |
| Primary positives | Stimulation und Wachheit, Erhöhte Konzentration und Motivation, Selbstvertrauen und Gesprächigkeit | Klare Euphorie und Selbstbewusstsein, Deutlicher Libidoschub, Drang zu reden, zu arbeiten, zu sortieren |
| Primary negatives | Angst und Gedankenrasen (besonders bei höheren Dosen), Schlaflosigkeit für 6–12+ Stunden nach der letzten Dosis, Herz-Kreislauf-Belastung | Starke Belastung von Herz und Kreislauf, Angst, Paranoia, Gedankenkreisen, Taktile Halluzinationen ("Meth-Käfer") bei langen Binges |
| Legal (DE) | prescription-only | prohibited |
| Legal (NL) | illegal | schedule-1 |
| Legal (US) | schedule-2 | schedule-2 |
| Legal (UK) | class-b | class-a |
Key harm-reduction difference
Amphetamin and Methamphetamin 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 Methamphetamin?
- "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 Methamphetamin?
- Check the interaction checker for this specific pair. Many combinations carry serious risk even at low doses.
- Which lasts longer, Amphetamin or Methamphetamin?
- Duration varies by route. See the comparison table above for peak and total duration by the most common route.
- Amphetamin vs Methamphetamin: 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 Methamphetamin 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 Methamphetamin 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 Methamphetamin?
- 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 Methamphetamin?
- Reagent testing can distinguish most substances. Check the reagent guide tool for expected color reactions for both.