Comparison
Amphétamine vs MDMA.
Side-by-side comparison of Amphétamine and MDMA — dosage, effects, duration, legal status, and key harm reduction considerations.
- CategoryAmphétaminestimulantMDMAempathogen
- Chemical classAmphétamineamphetamineMDMAsubstituted-amphetamine
- Common doseAmphétamine20–40 mgMDMA75–125 mg
- Peak durationAmphétamine120–240 minMDMA90–150 min
- Primary positivesAmphétamineStimulation et éveil, Concentration et motivation accrues, Confiance et volubilitéMDMAEuphorie, Chaleur émotionnelle et ouverture, Empathie accrue
- Primary negativesAmphétamineAnxiété et pensées accélérées (surtout à doses élevées), Insomnie pendant 6–12+ heures après la dernière dose, Tension cardiovasculaireMDMABruxisme (crispation des mâchoires), Déshydratation ou hyponatrémie par surhydratation, Hyperthermie en environnement chaud
- Legal (DE)Amphétamineprescription-onlyMDMAillegal
- Legal (NL)AmphétamineillegalMDMAillegal-tolerated
- Legal (US)Amphétamineschedule-2MDMAschedule-1
- Legal (UK)Amphétamineclass-bMDMAclass-a
| Amphétamine | 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 | Stimulation et éveil, Concentration et motivation accrues, Confiance et volubilité | Euphorie, Chaleur émotionnelle et ouverture, Empathie accrue |
| Primary negatives | Anxiété et pensées accélérées (surtout à doses élevées), Insomnie pendant 6–12+ heures après la dernière dose, Tension cardiovasculaire | Bruxisme (crispation des mâchoires), Déshydratation ou hyponatrémie par surhydratation, Hyperthermie en environnement chaud |
| 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
Amphétamine 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 Amphétamine 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 Amphétamine and MDMA?
- Check the interaction checker for this specific pair. Many combinations carry serious risk even at low doses.
- Which lasts longer, Amphétamine or MDMA?
- Duration varies by route. See the comparison table above for peak and total duration by the most common route.
- Amphétamine 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 Amphétamine 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 Amphétamine 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 Amphétamine 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 Amphétamine or MDMA?
- Reagent testing can distinguish most substances. Check the reagent guide tool for expected color reactions for both.