2-MA
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- 2 corroborating sources
- 1 ROA with full dose ladder
- duration data present
- 18 combo interactions documented
- classified Tentative
- classified Research-chemical
- 2 corroborating sources
- 1 ROA with full dose ladder
- duration data present
- 18 combo interactions documented
- classified Tentative
- classified Research-chemical
Aliases: Ortetamine, 2-methylamphetamine
Summary
2-MA was investigated as an anorectic in the 1950s and is approximately one-tenth as potent as dextroamphetamine by weight. Modern knowledge comes almost entirely from research-chemical circles. Users report a functional, relatively clean stimulation with muted euphoria compared to amphetamine, though higher doses can induce anxiety, vasoconstriction, and tremor.
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insufflated | 10-30mg | 30-50mg | 50-70mg | 70mg+ |
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Comeup | Peak | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 15-30 min | 30-60 min | 1-2.5 hrs | 2-4 hrs |
| Insufflated | 5-15 min | 15-30 min | 1-2.5 hrs | 2-4 hrs |
| Rectal | 3-10 min | 10-20 min | 1-2.5 hrs | 2-4 hrs |
Effect Profile
Scores (1–10) curated from multiple sources:
- Effect keyword matching from PsychonautWiki catalog
- Weighted by importance: core (×3), major (×2), minor (×1)
Strong anxiety/jitters and euphoria with mild stimulation and focus
Tolerance
Tolerance Decay
Acute tolerance: develops within a single session โ the reset numbers above apply after sustained heavy use, not after one binge. Within-session tachyphylaxis usually resets largely overnight.
Tolerance to stimulant effects tends to build quickly with consecutive-day use and decays over 1โ6 weeks with abstinence; estimates are based on stimulant-class patterns and user reports (anecdotal). Avoid back-to-back days to keep tolerance lower and reduce compulsive redosing risk.
Cross-Tolerances
Effects
- Stimulation
- Increased energy/alertness
- Teeth grinding
- Increased perspiration
- Increased heart rate
- Vasoconstriction
- Weight loss
- Sweating
- Bruxism
- Decreased need for sleep
- Decreased appetite
- Disturbed sleep patterns
- Itchiness
- Focus enhancement
- Motivation enhancement
- Euphoria
- Increased sociability
- Wakefulness
- Cognitive euphoria
- Mood lift
- Anxiety
- Aggressiveness
- Excessive talking
- Moodiness
- Increased libido
- Color enhancement
- Increased music appreciation
- Brightened colour
- Appetite suppression
- Light sensitivity
- Increased sexuality
- Visual and auditory hallucinations
- Dulled perception
- Closed/Open eye visuals
Combinations
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