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Substance Comparison
Overall, the two substances share a strikingly similar pharmacological profile.
Both substances belong to the Stimulanzien class, making this a common comparison for understanding differences within the same pharmacological family.
Mephedron (4-MMC) has notably higher empathy & warmth
| α-PVP | Mephedron (4-MMC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Stimulanzien | Stimulanzien |
| Risk Level | high | high |
| Mechanisms | DAT-Inhibitor (potent), NET-Inhibitor | SERT-Umkehrtransport, DAT-Umkehrtransport, NET-Umkehrtransport |
| Receptors | DAT, NET | SERT, DAT, NET |
| Effects | Gesteigerte Wachheit und Konzentration, Erhöhter Antrieb und Motivation, Euphorie und gesteigertes Selbstvertrauen, Verminderte Müdigkeit, Gesteigerte körperliche Leistungsfähigkeit | — |
| Evidence | unknown | — |
Safer-use data available on substance page
No harm reduction data available
Evidence: unknown · Sources: 4
Evidence: not assessed · Sources: 2