Question 1

what is so dangerous about poppers?

Accepted Answer

Poppers: Poppers are inhalants which contain alkyl nitrites. They have been used recreationally & have led to headaches, head pressure, dizziness, passing out, increased heart rate, nausea, shortness of breath, hearing loss, flushing, restlessness & brain damage. With overdose, a person could die.

Question 2

is it "safe" to use asmall amount poppers as an way to avoid the vasoconstrictive effects of cocaiine?

Accepted Answer

Nope: Realizing that this is a very interesting question (combining other drugs with cocaine being "safe"), I would highly caution against this.  Cocaine not only causes vasoconstriction, but it greatly speeds up the heart rate.  Poppers vasodilate the blood vessels via smooth muscle relaxation, causing an increase in heart rate.  You run the risk of a tachyarrhythmia (high heart rate and funny rhythm).

Question 3

how safe are alkyl nitrates (poppers)?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you are prescribed them for angina pectoris (cardiac chest pain) by a doctor who knows your history, and you use them correctly, they are quite safe, although they can cause headache, low blood pressure, fainting and other problems. If you are using it "recreationally," esp for sex, that is a whole other ballgame, and it is NOT safe. Heavy use can result in methemoglobinemia which can be lethal

Question 4

what will happen if you ingest poppers (alkyl nitrites)?

Accepted Answer

They're not ingested: but are inhaled nasally, but they are not recommended unless prescribed for you, generally for heart pain (angina). They cause low blood pressure and severe headache, fainting and, in some people, more serious problems.  They are frequently used in gay sex for reduce rectal muscle tone and as an orgasmic "enhancer."  They aren't good for you, particularly unprotected sex, hep B, HIV and STDs.

Question 5

does poppers damage brain cells?

Accepted Answer

Not normally: But large doses of poppers (a variety of different kinds of nitrites) can cause a condition where blood oxygen levels are reduced called methemoglobinemia.  If this happens, chronically low oxygen levels can cause problems.  However, this usually only occurs in overdoses of poppers. However, they are not healthy, particularly when used for excessive and compulsive sex activity in men.

Question 6

do military urinalysis panels test for poppers?

Accepted Answer

: Urine test does not detect poppers.

Question 7

will poppers (amyl nitrite) show up in a drug test?

Accepted Answer

Depends: I am experienced with drug tests in an ER setting and no I have never seen a panel that tries to pick up for amyl nitrite. So in twenty years I would say no, but I do not know where you are getting tested at, and that makes a difference. I can send off for more extensive testing and those tests will check for the compound.

Question 8

can poppers (alkyl nitrates) have long-term negative effects on your health?

Accepted Answer

YOU can die: YOu can have heart attack and die. Don't fool around with it.

Question 9

will poppers show up in a urine test? for how long are poppers detectable in urine?

Accepted Answer

: Very short half life, not detectable by current urine test.

Question 10

any affects on your penis, by taking straight nitric oxide pills instead of poppers?

Accepted Answer

No, but why?: There are no Nitric Oxide pills, only Amino Acids and Niacin which increase production). Obviously the "poppers" work and promote intesity of orgasm.  But why is this necessary. Most people do not get what they imagine they will get!

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