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MDMA

Also known as: molly, ecstasy, adam, xtc, mandy, x, md

Chemical structure of MDMA

The world's most popular empathogen with powerful pro-social effects. Has been strongly linked to cognitive decline in excess. Popular at parties, it is often sold in powder or in pills, and may be adulterated with other similar chemicals.

Dosage

Insufflated

Common: 70-120mg
Heavy: 165mg+
Light: 30-70mg
Strong: 120-165mg

Oral

Common: 75-125mg
Heavy: 175mg+
Light: 40-75mg
Strong: 125-175mg

Rectal

Common: 70-120mg
Heavy: 165mg+
Light: 30-70mg
Strong: 120-165mg

NOTE: Higher doses increase neurotoxic effects

Duration

Onset: 20-70 minutes
Duration: 3-5 hours
After effects: 1-72 hours

Timeline

Onset
20-70 minutes
Peak
3-5 hours
After
1-72 hours
01.6d3.3d
Typical
Extended range

Drug Interactions

amt
Dangerous
dextromethorphan
Dangerous
lithium

High risk of serotonin syndrome

Dangerous
maois

MAO-B inhibitors can increase the potency and duration of phenethylamines unpredictably. MAO-A inhibitors with MDMA will lead to hypertensive crises.

Dangerous
tramadol

Tramadol and stimulants both increase the risk of seizures.

Dangerous
pcp

This combination can easily lead to hypermanic states

Unsafe
2c t x
Caution
5 meo xxt

Some of the 5-MeO tryptamines are a bit unpredictable and should be mixed with MDMA with care

Caution
alcohol

The combination of MDMA and alcohol may increase strain on the cardiovascular system and lead to increased alcohol consumption. MDMA may also impair one's ability to recognize their level of drunkenness, leading to increased alcohol consumption and poor decision-making. Alcohol may also increase the risk of dehydration and hyperthermia (increased body temperature) when combined with MDMA.

Caution
amphetamines

This combination of stimulants will increase strain on the heart, may cause some physical discomfort, and has the chance to cause cardiovascular issues. The anxiogenic and focusing effects of stimulants can increase the chance of unpleasant thought loops and make the experience more uncomfortable, this combination raises these chances. Amphetamines will increase the neurotoxic effects of MDMA, in addition to causing further concerns of hyperthermia due to the inherent nature of the combination. It will also raise one's body temperature, also likely making the combination more neurotoxic.

Caution
caffeine

Caffiene is not really necessary with MDMA and increases any neurotoxic effects from MDMA

Caution
cocaine

Cocaine blocks some of the desirable effects of MDMA while increasing the risk of heart attack.

Caution
dox

The combined stimulating effects of the two can be uncomfortable. Coming down on the MDMA while the DOx is still active can be quite anxiogenic.

Caution
ghb/gbl

Large amounts of GHB/GBL may overwhelm the effects of MDMA on the comedown.

Caution
mxe

There have been reports of risky serotonergic interactions when the two are taken at the same time, but MXE taken to the end of an MDMA experience does not appear to cause the same issues.

Caution
nbomes
Caution
2c x
Low Risk & Synergy
benzodiazepines
Low Risk & Decrease
cannabis

Large amounts of cannabis may cause strong and somewhat unpredictable experiences in combination with MDMA. Cannabis should be saved for towards the end of the experience if possible.

Low Risk & Synergy
dmt
Low Risk & Synergy
ketamine

No unexpected interactions, though likely to increase blood pressure but not an issue with sensible doses. Moving around on high doses of this combination may be ill advised due to risk of physical injury.

Low Risk & Synergy
lsd
Low Risk & Synergy
mescaline
Low Risk & Synergy
mushrooms
Low Risk & Synergy
nitrous
Low Risk & Synergy
opioids
Low Risk & No Synergy
ssris
Low Risk & Decrease

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