Thursday, March 19, 2009

Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) & BodyBuilding Part 3

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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