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What are the physiological effects of using mdma?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

MDMA or Molly : 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, also called Ecstasy, is a synthetic stimulant with no medical use. It ^es activity of multiple neurochemicals, acting most like amphetamine + mescaline. It ^es heart rate & blood pressure & depletes the brain's serotonin, causing after-effects of confusion, insomnia, depression up to weeks after ingestion. See: drugabuse.gov.

Answered 6/27/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Agree w Dr. Fricke.: MDMA has many potential adverse effects to include: irritability, aggression, ^ in impulsivity,anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, low appetite, V sex drive & pleasure,^ blood pressure, cardiac arrythmia, ^ body temperature, muscle cramps, dehydration, chills, sweats, visual changes as well as renal or heart failure.

Answered 10/19/2015

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