Comparison
Cocaína vs MDMA.
Side-by-side comparison of Cocaína and MDMA — dosage, effects, duration, legal status, and key harm reduction considerations.
- CategoryCocaínastimulantMDMAempathogen
- Chemical classCocaínatropaneMDMAsubstituted-amphetamine
- Common doseCocaína30–60 mgMDMA75–125 mg
- Peak durationCocaína15–30 minMDMA90–150 min
- Primary positivesCocaínaConfianza y seguridad, Euforia y estimulación, Locuacidad y sociabilidadMDMAEuforia, Calidez emocional y apertura, Empatía aumentada
- Primary negativesCocaínaRecaída compulsiva ("la raya es más corta de lo que recuerdas"), Tensión cardiovascular — infartos y derrames también en jóvenes, Daño nasal severo con esnifado regularMDMABruxismo (apretar la mandíbula), Deshidratación o hiponatremia por exceso de agua, Hipertermia en ambientes calurosos
- Legal (DE)CocaínaillegalMDMAillegal
- Legal (NL)CocaínaillegalMDMAillegal-tolerated
- Legal (US)Cocaínaschedule-2MDMAschedule-1
- Legal (UK)Cocaínaclass-aMDMAclass-a
| Cocaína | 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 | Confianza y seguridad, Euforia y estimulación, Locuacidad y sociabilidad | Euforia, Calidez emocional y apertura, Empatía aumentada |
| Primary negatives | Recaída compulsiva ("la raya es más corta de lo que recuerdas"), Tensión cardiovascular — infartos y derrames también en jóvenes, Daño nasal severo con esnifado regular | Bruxismo (apretar la mandíbula), Deshidratación o hiponatremia por exceso de agua, Hipertermia en ambientes calurosos |
| 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
Cocaína 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 Cocaína 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 Cocaína and MDMA?
- Check the interaction checker for this specific pair. Many combinations carry serious risk even at low doses.
- Which lasts longer, Cocaína or MDMA?
- Duration varies by route. See the comparison table above for peak and total duration by the most common route.
- Cocaína 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 Cocaína 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 Cocaína 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 Cocaína 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 Cocaína or MDMA?
- Reagent testing can distinguish most substances. Check the reagent guide tool for expected color reactions for both.