Who is at risk for MDMA TOXICITY?
Individuals with some disorders are at a slightly higher risk for MDMA toxicity. These individuals may have: – hypertension – heart disease – diabetes – liver disease – history of seizures – Individuals with panic attacks – Psychiatric disorders Overdose Overdose from ecstasy can occur. It is usually presents with a very high body temperature and blood pressure, hallucinations and an increased heartbeat. This is especially dangerous for those who have preexisting heart or lung disease and for individuals with psychiatric disorders. Although the exact cause and number of deaths from ecstasy are difficult to determine, hospital admission records indicate that ecstasy is known to cause deaths by inducing bleeding in the brain kidney failure overheating of the body, dehydration excessive increase in blood pressure Ecstasy is associated with overheating of the body and for users some precautions should be taken. It is highly recommended that to prevent heat exhaustion and overheating, one d