At a Glance
| Amphetamine | Methamphetamine | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Stimulants | Stimulants |
| Common Dose (intravenous) | 15–30 mg | 10–30 mg |
| Total Duration | 2–4 hrs | 1–3 hrs |
| Routes | intravenousoralinsufflated |
Amphetamine, a Stimulants, and Methamphetamine, a Stimulants, are frequently compared by users looking to understand their relative effects, dosage profiles, and safety considerations. Both are classified as Stimulantss, meaning they share a common pharmacological foundation. They share 30 documented effects in common, with 13 effects unique to Amphetamine and 8 unique to Methamphetamine. This side-by-side comparison covers dosage, duration, subjective effects, and safety to help you make informed decisions.
| Amphetamine | Methamphetamine | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Stimulants | Stimulants |
| Common Dose (intravenous) | 15–30 mg | 10–30 mg |
| Total Duration | 2–4 hrs | 1–3 hrs |
| Routes | intravenousoralinsufflated |
insufflatedintravenousoralrectalsmoked |
| Effects | 43 documented | 38 documented |
| Level | Amphetamine | Methamphetamine |
|---|---|---|
| Threshold | 4 mg | 5 mg |
| Light | 6–15 mg | 5–10 mg |
| Common | 15–30 mg | 10–30 mg |
| Strong | 30–50 mg | 30–40 mg |
| Heavy | 50 mg | 40 mg |
| Level | Amphetamine | Methamphetamine |
|---|---|---|
| Threshold | 2.5 mg | 5 mg |
| Light | 5–10 mg | 5–10 mg |
| Common | 10–25 mg | 10–25 mg |
| Strong | 25–50 mg | 25–50 mg |
| Heavy | 50 mg | 50 mg |
| Level | Amphetamine | Methamphetamine |
|---|---|---|
| Threshold | 4 mg | 5 mg |
| Light | 6–15 mg | 5–10 mg |
| Common | 15–30 mg | 10–30 mg |
| Strong | 30–50 mg | 30–60 mg |
| Heavy | 50 mg | 60 mg |
| Level | Dose |
|---|---|
| Threshold | 5 mg |
| Light | 5–10 mg |
| Common | 10–30 mg |
| Strong | 30–40 mg |
| Heavy | 40 mg |
| Level | Dose |
|---|---|
| Threshold | 5 mg |
| Light | 5–10 mg |
| Common | 10–20 mg |
| Strong | 20–60 mg |
| Heavy | 60 |
Amphetamine
Total: 3 hrs – 6 hrs
Methamphetamine
Total: 4 hrs – 8 hrs
Amphetamine
Total: 6 hrs – 8 hrs
Methamphetamine
Amphetamine
Total: 3 hrs – 6 hrs
Methamphetamine
Total: 6 hrs – 10 hrs
No direct interaction data available between these substances. This does not mean the combination is safe.
Total: 8 hrs – 12 hrs
Total: 4 hrs – 7 hrs
Total: 2 hrs – 6 hrs