Comparison
Amphétamine vs Méthamphétamine.
Side-by-side comparison of Amphétamine and Méthamphétamine — dosage, effects, duration, legal status, and key harm reduction considerations.
- CategoryAmphétaminestimulantMéthamphétaminestimulant
- Chemical classAmphétamineamphetamineMéthamphétaminesubstituted-amphetamine
- Common doseAmphétamine20–40 mgMéthamphétamine15–40 mg
- Peak durationAmphétamine120–240 minMéthamphétamine180–360 min
- Primary positivesAmphétamineStimulation et éveil, Concentration et motivation accrues, Confiance et volubilitéMéthamphétamineEuphorie nette, confiance en soi, Forte poussée de libido, Envie de parler, travailler, ranger
- Primary negativesAmphétamineAnxiété et pensées accélérées (surtout à doses élevées), Insomnie pendant 6–12+ heures après la dernière dose, Tension cardiovasculaireMéthamphétamineCharge cardiovasculaire importante, Anxiété, paranoïa, pensées en boucle, Hallucinations tactiles ("bestioles") sur les binges longs
- Legal (DE)Amphétamineprescription-onlyMéthamphétamineprohibited
- Legal (NL)AmphétamineillegalMéthamphétamineschedule-1
- Legal (US)Amphétamineschedule-2Méthamphétamineschedule-2
- Legal (UK)Amphétamineclass-bMéthamphétamineclass-a
| Amphétamine | Méthamphétamine | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 et éveil, Concentration et motivation accrues, Confiance et volubilité | Euphorie nette, confiance en soi, Forte poussée de libido, Envie de parler, travailler, ranger |
| Primary negatives | Anxiété et pensées accélérées (surtout à doses élevées), Insomnie pendant 6–12+ heures après la dernière dose, Tension cardiovasculaire | Charge cardiovasculaire importante, Anxiété, paranoïa, pensées en boucle, Hallucinations tactiles ("bestioles") sur les binges longs |
| 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
Amphétamine and Méthamphétamine 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 Méthamphétamine?
- "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 Méthamphétamine?
- Check the interaction checker for this specific pair. Many combinations carry serious risk even at low doses.
- Which lasts longer, Amphétamine or Méthamphétamine?
- Duration varies by route. See the comparison table above for peak and total duration by the most common route.
- Amphétamine vs Méthamphétamine: 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 Méthamphétamine 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 Méthamphétamine 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 Méthamphétamine?
- 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 Méthamphétamine?
- Reagent testing can distinguish most substances. Check the reagent guide tool for expected color reactions for both.