⚠ High dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets and pills adulterated with synthetic cathinones (dipentylone) have been found in NSW....
Published on February 3, 2026
⚠ High dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets and pills adulterated with synthetic cathinones (dipentylone) have been found in NSW. ⚠
Signs your tablet may contain something unexpected:
- Effects feel weaker or different
- Strong urge to redose
- Unable to sleep hours after effects wear off
Effects to look out for:
- Feeling really hot and sweaty
- Racing pulse/heart or light-headedness
- Rigid muscles (e.g. difficulty walking)
- Uncontrolled repetitive movements
- Confusion, agitation, paranoia, or aggression.
- Vomiting
- Seizures
- Difficult to rouse / unconscious
CALL 000 OR SEEK MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY.
You can reduce risk by avoiding:
- redosing too often, or taking multiple MDMA tablets at once.
- rolling with other stimulants (e.g methamphetamine, cocaine and caffeine).
- using MDMA with anti-depressants.
- taking MDMA in hot environments (e.g music festivals, raves, indoor dance parties).
For further advice or support call our PeerLine on 1800 644 413
See the full alert at the NSW Health website: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/aod/public-drug-alerts/Pages/high-dose-mdma-jan26.aspx