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If nitrous oxide is supposed to calm you down how come some people have panic attacks after inhaling it?
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I've heard of hallucinations after inhaling nitrous oxide but not panic attacks.
Answered 8/24/2022
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Nitrous Oxide disassociates the inhaler from their surroundings. For some people the disassociation may cause a panic attack.
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There is an "excitement stage" to the a esthetic process. It's part of the normal anesthetic process.
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