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What is so dangerous about poppers?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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.

Answered 3/26/2013

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