The agony of ecstasy: MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) and the kidney.
Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN November 2008 Garland A Campbell, Mitchell H Rosner
Ecstasy (MDMA, 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is commonly used by college-aged individuals. Ecstasy leads to feelings of euphoria, emotional empathy, and increased energy. These effects come at a significant risk for complications. Ecstasy has been associated with acute kidney injury that is most commonly secondary to nontraumatic rhabdomyolysis but also has been reported in the setting of...