Comparison
Anfetamina vs MDMA.
Side-by-side comparison of Anfetamina and MDMA — dosage, effects, duration, legal status, and key harm reduction considerations.
- CategoryAnfetaminastimulantMDMAempathogen
- Chemical classAnfetaminaamphetamineMDMAsubstituted-amphetamine
- Common doseAnfetamina20–40 mgMDMA75–125 mg
- Peak durationAnfetamina120–240 minMDMA90–150 min
- Primary positivesAnfetaminaEstimulación y vigilia, Aumento de concentración y motivación, Confianza y locuacidadMDMAEuforia, Calidez emocional y apertura, Empatía aumentada
- Primary negativesAnfetaminaAnsiedad y pensamientos acelerados (especialmente con dosis altas), Insomnio 6–12+ horas tras la última dosis, Tensión cardiovascularMDMABruxismo (apretar la mandíbula), Deshidratación o hiponatremia por exceso de agua, Hipertermia en ambientes calurosos
- Legal (DE)Anfetaminaprescription-onlyMDMAillegal
- Legal (NL)AnfetaminaillegalMDMAillegal-tolerated
- Legal (US)Anfetaminaschedule-2MDMAschedule-1
- Legal (UK)Anfetaminaclass-bMDMAclass-a
| Anfetamina | MDMA | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | stimulant | empathogen |
| Chemical class | amphetamine | substituted-amphetamine |
| Common dose | 20–40 mg | 75–125 mg |
| Peak duration | 120–240 min | 90–150 min |
| Primary positives | Estimulación y vigilia, Aumento de concentración y motivación, Confianza y locuacidad | Euforia, Calidez emocional y apertura, Empatía aumentada |
| Primary negatives | Ansiedad y pensamientos acelerados (especialmente con dosis altas), Insomnio 6–12+ horas tras la última dosis, Tensión cardiovascular | Bruxismo (apretar la mandíbula), Deshidratación o hiponatremia por exceso de agua, Hipertermia en ambientes calurosos |
| Legal (DE) | prescription-only | illegal |
| Legal (NL) | illegal | illegal-tolerated |
| Legal (US) | schedule-2 | schedule-1 |
| Legal (UK) | class-b | class-a |
Key harm-reduction difference
Anfetamina 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 Anfetamina 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 Anfetamina and MDMA?
- Check the interaction checker for this specific pair. Many combinations carry serious risk even at low doses.
- Which lasts longer, Anfetamina or MDMA?
- Duration varies by route. See the comparison table above for peak and total duration by the most common route.
- Anfetamina 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 Anfetamina 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 Anfetamina 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 Anfetamina 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 Anfetamina or MDMA?
- Reagent testing can distinguish most substances. Check the reagent guide tool for expected color reactions for both.