Comparison
Amfetamine vs Methamfetamine.
Side-by-side comparison of Amfetamine and Methamfetamine — dosage, effects, duration, legal status, and key harm reduction considerations.
- CategoryAmfetaminestimulantMethamfetaminestimulant
- Chemical classAmfetamineamphetamineMethamfetaminesubstituted-amphetamine
- Common doseAmfetamine20–40 mgMethamfetamine15–40 mg
- Peak durationAmfetamine120–240 minMethamfetamine180–360 min
- Primary positivesAmfetamineStimulatie en wakkerheid, Verhoogde concentratie en motivatie, Zelfvertrouwen en spraakzaamheidMethamfetamineScherp euforisch, veel zelfvertrouwen, Sterke libidoboost, Drang om te praten, te werken, op te ruimen
- Primary negativesAmfetamineAngst en racende gedachten (vooral bij hogere doses), Slapeloosheid voor 6–12+ uur na laatste dosis, Cardiovasculaire belastingMethamfetamineStevige hartbelasting, Angst, paranoia, gedachten in rondjes, Tactiele hallucinaties ("meth bugs") bij lange binges
- Legal (DE)Amfetamineprescription-onlyMethamfetamineprohibited
- Legal (NL)AmfetamineillegalMethamfetamineschedule-1
- Legal (US)Amfetamineschedule-2Methamfetamineschedule-2
- Legal (UK)Amfetamineclass-bMethamfetamineclass-a
| Amfetamine | Methamfetamine | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Stimulatie en wakkerheid, Verhoogde concentratie en motivatie, Zelfvertrouwen en spraakzaamheid | Scherp euforisch, veel zelfvertrouwen, Sterke libidoboost, Drang om te praten, te werken, op te ruimen |
| Primary negatives | Angst en racende gedachten (vooral bij hogere doses), Slapeloosheid voor 6–12+ uur na laatste dosis, Cardiovasculaire belasting | Stevige hartbelasting, Angst, paranoia, gedachten in rondjes, Tactiele hallucinaties ("meth bugs") bij lange 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
Amfetamine and Methamfetamine 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 Amfetamine stronger than Methamfetamine?
- "Stronger" depends on the metric. Compare dose ranges, subjective intensity, and duration side by side above. Always factor in individual tolerance.
- Can I combine Amfetamine and Methamfetamine?
- Check the interaction checker for this specific pair. Many combinations carry serious risk even at low doses.
- Which lasts longer, Amfetamine or Methamfetamine?
- Duration varies by route. See the comparison table above for peak and total duration by the most common route.
- Amfetamine vs Methamfetamine: 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 Amfetamine and Methamfetamine 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 Amfetamine legal where Methamfetamine is?
- Legal status is substance- and jurisdiction-specific. See the legal status section for key countries.
- Where can I get harm reduction info for Amfetamine and Methamfetamine?
- 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 Amfetamine or Methamfetamine?
- Reagent testing can distinguish most substances. Check the reagent guide tool for expected color reactions for both.