Typical Dose 40-80 mg
Duration 2h - 5h
Interaction Risk Unknown
Detection Methods 4
Description
A stimulant and empathogen. Similar to MDMA but typically produces more visuals than MDMA. Known to be more neurotoxic than MDMA, and is a minor metabolite of MDMA. Duration and onset similar to MDMA. The common Marquis reagent test cannot differentiate MDA and MDMA.
Effects & Dosing
Dosage
Oral
| Light | Common | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| 30-40 mg | 40-80 mg | 80-120 mg |
Duration
Oral
Onset 20 min - 1h 30m
Total Duration 2h - 5h
After Effects 1h - 12h
Safety & Risks
Detection Times
| Method | Detection Window |
|---|---|
| Blood | 12–24 hours |
| Saliva | 1–2 days |
| Urine | 2–4 days |
| Hair | 1–90 days |
Note: Can trigger positive on amphetamine immunoassays. MDMA is partly metabolized to MDA, so both may be present. Detectable on MDMA/MDA-specific panels.
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