Comparison
Cocaïne vs MDMA.
Side-by-side comparison of Cocaïne and MDMA — dosage, effects, duration, legal status, and key harm reduction considerations.
- CategoryCocaïnestimulantMDMAempathogen
- Chemical classCocaïnetropaneMDMAsubstituted-amphetamine
- Common doseCocaïne30–60 mgMDMA75–125 mg
- Peak durationCocaïne15–30 minMDMA90–150 min
- Primary positivesCocaïneZelfvertrouwen en zekerheid, Euforie en stimulatie, Spraakzaamheid en sociabiliteitMDMAEuforie, Emotionele warmte en openheid, Verhoogde empathie
- Primary negativesCocaïneDwangmatig bijgebruiken ("de lijn is korter dan je denkt"), Cardiovasculaire belasting (hartinfarcten en beroertes komen ook bij jonge gebruikers voor), Ernstige neusschade bij regelmatig snuivenMDMAKaakklemmen (bruxisme), Uitdroging of hyponatriëmie door overmatig drinken, Hyperthermie in warme omgevingen
- Legal (DE)CocaïneillegalMDMAillegal
- Legal (NL)CocaïneillegalMDMAillegal-tolerated
- Legal (US)Cocaïneschedule-2MDMAschedule-1
- Legal (UK)Cocaïneclass-aMDMAclass-a
| Cocaïne | 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 | Zelfvertrouwen en zekerheid, Euforie en stimulatie, Spraakzaamheid en sociabiliteit | Euforie, Emotionele warmte en openheid, Verhoogde empathie |
| Primary negatives | Dwangmatig bijgebruiken ("de lijn is korter dan je denkt"), Cardiovasculaire belasting (hartinfarcten en beroertes komen ook bij jonge gebruikers voor), Ernstige neusschade bij regelmatig snuiven | Kaakklemmen (bruxisme), Uitdroging of hyponatriëmie door overmatig drinken, Hyperthermie in warme omgevingen |
| 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
Cocaïne 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 Cocaïne 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 Cocaïne and MDMA?
- Check the interaction checker for this specific pair. Many combinations carry serious risk even at low doses.
- Which lasts longer, Cocaïne or MDMA?
- Duration varies by route. See the comparison table above for peak and total duration by the most common route.
- Cocaïne 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 Cocaïne 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 Cocaïne 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 Cocaïne 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 Cocaïne or MDMA?
- Reagent testing can distinguish most substances. Check the reagent guide tool for expected color reactions for both.