PMMA in XTC
Our colleagues from Safer Party from Switzerland have again found PMMA in alleged ecstasy tablets. In addition, very high-dose ecstasy tablets (over 100 milligrams/tablet) are also in circulation there. All details on the current warnings can be found here.
Current warnings February 2013
Since the beginning of February checkit! tested a number of substances of health concern: including - as already published in the news of 8 February - three tablets sold as ecstasy, which contain the new synthetic substance Methoxetamine and ecstasy tablets, which are exclusively MDMA but in return in an extremely high dosage (more than 200 milligrams per tablet). Detailed information on these test results and all other warnings can be found at here.
Methoxetamine sold as XTC!
During the last mission, we tested three tablets sold as ecstasy, which instead of MDMA contain the Research Chemical Methoxetamine contained. Methoxetamine is a ketamine derivative about whose risks, long-term effects and toxicity there is little or no scientific knowledge to date. The effect is similar to that of ketamine, but according to user reports it lasts longer and is very dose-dependent. Some users report an ecstasy-like effect shortly after taking the drug. The dissociative effect sets in later and rather abruptly - especially at higher doses. In August last year, a death was reported here in Vienna in connection with a methoxetamine overdose. The exact reasons for this have not been clarified, but deaths in connection with methoxetamine have also been reported in other European countries.
Due to these facts and because an unexpected dissociative effect can be very unpleasant under certain circumstances, we strongly advise caution: If you decide to use ecstasy despite the health and legal risks, have your tablets tested! If this is not possible, start slowly, don't add more immediately and avoid the additional consumption of other psychoactive substances!
Two tablets:
LogoSmiley (unfortunately difficult to recognise in the picture)
Backno breakage groove
Colour: white
Diameterapprox. 5.6 mm
Thicknessapprox. 5 mm
Ingredients: Methoxetamine (62 mg and 25 mg)
Logo: not recognisable
Backno breakage groove
Colour: white
Diameter: 6,8 mm
Thickness: 3.7 mm
Ingredients: Methoxetamine (72 mg)
You can find further information on risk reduction at here!
Warnings January 2013
Since the beginning of 2013 checkit! tested a number of substances that pose a health risk - unfortunately again including two alleged ecstasy tablets, which instead of the active ingredient MDMA contain, among other things, the particularly harmful substance Paramethoxyamphetamine (PMA) contained.
In addition, in two substances supplied as speed, we have again detected the substance 4-Methylamphetamine (4-MA) found. In connection with the consumption of 4-MA poisoning and deaths have already occurred in Europe. Details of all the samples that have been checkit! analysed and classified as high-dose, unexpected or of particular health concern, you will find here.
!!!PMA found in XTC!!!
We have on 11 January Two pills sold as XTC analysed, which instead of the active ingredient MDMA contain, among other things, the substance PMA (paramethoxyamphetamine) contained. The pills are yellow, with a logo on the front (bulldog - see picture) and have a Diameter from 7.7 mm. The tablets contained PMA still Caffeine and Amphetamine.
Approximately one hour after taking PMA blood pressure and body temperature rise suddenly and sharply. PMA consumers feel a strong lower dosage The person undergoes an alcohol-like state of intoxication, perceives hallucinogenic-like afterimages and abnormal body sensations such as tingling, numbness or furry skin, limbs falling asleep and similar effects.
PMA can cause a sharp rise in blood pressure and body temperature. The pulse begins to race, breathing becomes faster and at the same time heavier, the eyes move abruptly, muscle cramps, nausea and vomiting can occur. The very sharp rise in body temperature can lead to organ failure with fatal consequence come.
If you experience these symptoms, please call the emergency services immediately (144)
!!! We strongly advise against the consumption of untested substances - and this pill in particular!!!
If, despite the increased health risks consume untested substances, test carefully and wait at least two hours before you "top up"!
Warnings November 2012
Since the beginning of November, checkit! has tested a number of substances that pose a health risk. The increased appearance of high-dose ecstasy tablets is currently particularly striking. At doses of over 1.5 milligrams of ecstasy (MDMA) per kilogramme of body weight in men and 1.3 per kilogramme of body weight in women, the negative effects of MDMA come to the fore and the likelihood of a harmful effect on the brain increases.
If you consume ecstasy despite the health and legal risks, follow the risk reduction instructions on our website here and here.
All samples analysed by checkit! in the period from 1 November 2012 to date and classified as high doses, unexpected or of particular health concern are presented in detail below.
Warnings and special results November 2012
Warnings September 2012
In the past month checkit! a number of substances of health concern were tested. Among other things, four samples brought for analysis as "speed" were again found to contain the as yet unexplored substance 4-Methylamphetamine identified. As several deaths have already occurred in connection with the consumption of 4-MA, we strongly advise against its use!
Under the following link, all samples that have been collected from 1 September to date at checkit! analysed and classified as high-dose, unexpected or of particular health concern.
Warnings and special analysis results September 2012
Warnings August 2012
In August checkit! tested a number of substances that pose a health risk - including an alleged ecstasy tablet that instead of the active ingredient MDMA contained, among other things, the particularly harmful substance PMA (paramethoxyamphetamine) in high doses. In March checkit! already tested 12 tablets with the same logo, which also PMA and one A variety of other substances (see https://checkit.wien/aktuelles/warnung-pma-in-ecstasy-pille/) were included.
In addition, we once again found the substance of particular concern in a substance delivered as speed 4-Methylamphetamine found. In connection with the consumption of 4-MA poisoning and deaths have already occurred in Europe.
In the following, all samples taken in August at checkit! analysed and classified as high-dose, unexpected or of particular health concern.
!ATTENTION! PMA pills found again!!!
We have on 24 August a pill sold as XTC analysed, which instead of the active ingredient MDMA contain, among other things, the substance PMA (paramethoxyamphetamine) contained. The pills are white (yellowed); there is a logo on the front (see picture). The tablet also contained a number of other substances: PMA (88mg) + Caffeine (19 mg) + Alpha -PPP (3 mg) + Mephedrone (trace) + Dimethylcathinone (trace )+ pFPP (track) + unknown substance (trace).
!!!Due to the large number of substances AND the active ingredient PMA, there is an increased risk of life-threatening poisoning!!!!
Approximately one hour after taking PMA blood pressure and body temperature rise suddenly and sharply. PMA consumers feel a strong lower dosage The person undergoes an alcohol-like state of intoxication, perceives hallucinogenic-like afterimages and abnormal body sensations such as tingling, numbness or furry skin, limbs falling asleep and similar effects.
PMA can cause a sharp rise in blood pressure and body temperature. The pulse begins to race, breathing becomes faster and at the same time heavier, the eyes move abruptly, muscle cramps, nausea and vomiting can occur. The very sharp rise in body temperature can lead to organ failure with fatal consequence come.
If you experience these symptoms, please call the emergency services immediately (144)
!!! We strongly advise against the consumption of untested substances !!!
Warnings July 2012
Since the beginning of July 2012 checkit! tested a number of substances that pose a health risk. A particular warning had to be issued about a tablet sold as ecstasy, which, in addition to MDMA, also contained the particularly harmful substance PMMA contained.
PMMA is converted to PMA in the body and leads to a sharp rise in body temperature and heavy sweating. In higher doses and/or in combination with MDMA, there is a risk of life-threatening poisoning! Symptoms of an overdose may include: the pulse begins to race, breathing becomes faster and heavier at the same time, the eyes move abruptly, muscle cramps, nausea and vomiting may occur. If you experience these symptoms, please call the emergency services immediately (144)! We strongly advise against the consumption of these pills! Further information on PMA/PMMA can be found at here.
The unexplored substance 4-Methylamphetamine was again divided into a total of eight speed samples identified. In one case in high doses. Poisoning and unexplained deaths have already occurred in Europe in connection with the consumption of 4-MA. It is therefore difficult to estimate how toxic the substance is and at what dosage it poses a serious health risk.
For this reason, we strongly advise against consumption!
In the following, all samples that have been submitted to the checkit! analysed and classified as high-dose, unexpected or of particular health concern.
Warnings and special results July 2012