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Methylone (MDMC, 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylcathinone or βk-MDMA) is a synthetically produced amphetamine derivative. Methylone has a similar structure to MDMA, but belongs to the cathinone group. Methylone belongs to the group of new psychoactive substances. To date, little is known about the exact mechanisms of action, toxicity and possible long-term effects.

Effect

Dosage

Risks

Safer Use

Mixed use

Sex

Extender

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Synthesis impurities

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Effect

The effect is described as stimulating, euphoric, empathogenic and performance-enhancing. Compared to MDMA, methylone has a less empathogenic effect (less "feeling of connection"). The effect is often described as a mixture of amphetamine, cocaine and MDMA.

 

Duration

Onset of action
20 - 75 minutes (faster when taken on an empty stomach)

Duration of action
2.5 -4 hours

Appearances
yellowish liquid or as white powder

Dosage

Swallowed
light: 75 - 150 mg
medium: 150 - 225 mg
strong: 225 - 325 mg

No data are available on dosages for nasal (snorted) and intravenous or intramuscular (injected) use. However, experience has shown that nasal doses are lower than those for oral (swallowed) consumption.

Forms of consumption
swallowed, snorted or injected

Risks

  • Do not consume methylone together with other serotonin-releasing substances such as MAOIs, MDMA, 4-FA, methamphetamine, 3-MMC, 5-HTP and SSRIs/SNRIs. This can lead to the rare but life-threatening serotonin syndrome!
  • Mixed use with 25x-NBOMe and 25x-NBOH can lead to excessive stimulation with panic attacks, seizures, mind spinning, increased blood pressure, vasoconstriction, and in severe cases can lead to heart failure.
  • Do not take tramadol if you use stimulants . Tramadol and stimulants can both cause strokes, which cumulates the risk.
  • Other potentially harmful combinations cannot be ruled out, as there is no scientifically sound information on interactions with cathinones .

Safer Use

  • Refrain from re-throwing: This does not intensify or prolong the flash with methylone.
  • Be sure to drink enough water during the effect.
  • Do not combine methylone with alcohol and other drugs, especially MAO inhibitors.
  • Do not use methylone if you have heart or circulatory problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, epilepsy or mental health problems.

Mixed use

  • Do not consume methylone together with other serotonin-releasing substances such as MAOIs, MDMA, 4-FA, methamphetamine, 3-MMC, 5-HTP and SSRIs/SNRIs. This can lead to the rare but life-threatening serotonin syndrome!
  • Mixed use with 25x-NBOMe and 25x-NBOH can lead to excessive stimulation with panic attacks, seizures, mind spinning, increased blood pressure, vasoconstriction, and in severe cases can lead to heart failure.
  • Do not take tramadol if you use stimulants . Tramadol and stimulants can both cause strokes, which cumulates the risk.
  • Other potentially harmful combinations cannot be ruled out, as there is no scientifically sound information on interactions with cathinones .
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Emergency

If you or someone else needs urgent help after taking drugs or alcohol, call an ambulance on 144. Tell the emergency responders everything you know.
It could save lives.

Things to know

Current warnings

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