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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
| Mephedron (4-MMC) | NEP (N-Ethylpentedron) | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Stimulanzien | Stimulanzien |
| Risk Level | high | high |
| Mechanisms | SERT-Umkehrtransport, DAT-Umkehrtransport, NET-Umkehrtransport | DAT-Inhibitor, NET-Inhibitor |
| Receptors | SERT, DAT, NET | DAT, NET |
| Effects | — | Euphorie, Erhöhte Wachsamkeit, Steigerung der Energie, Geselligkeit, Appetithemmung |
| Evidence | — | unknown |
DAT inhibitor; SERT inhibitor
No harm reduction data available
Safer-use data available on substance page
Evidence: not assessed · Sources: 2
Evidence: unknown · Sources: 4
Pharmacological contrast
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Pharmacological contrast
Pharmacological contrast
Classic comparison
Classic comparison