Side effects and toxicity
GHB is not a safe drug and there have been many cases of accidental deaths. The drug is manufactured in clandestine laboratories and the quality of the product is extremely variable. In many cases, the product has been contaminated with other drugs and supplements. The dose range between safe and toxic is very narrow and typical side effects occur within 15 minutes after ingestion.
Side effects of GHB
Respiratory
- decreases breathing rate
- Can completely cease the desire to breathe
Heart
- Can cause a drop in blood pressure
- slows heart rate
- causes fainting spells
Neurological
- Lightheadedness
- Dizziness
- Coma
- Weakness
- Difficulty walking
- Seizures
- Confusion
- Hallucinations
- Amnesia
- Sedation
Psychiatric
- Aggression
- Depression
- Mental clouding
- Impaired judgment
Gastrointestinal
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- high sugars
Miscellaneous
- Lowers body temperature
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