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My friend snorted 4 pixy stixs, do i need to take her to hospital???

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Dr. Glenn Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

No: Assuming you are referring to the candy powder in pixie sticks and it's not a reference for another substance. The powdered candy can cause a local irritation, but it is non-toxic.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 2/5/2017

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