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QJM

ISSN 1460-2393

1 paper in the library · 122 citations · publishing 2002

Papers

Hyponatraemic states following 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, 'ecstasy') ingestion

QJM July 1, 2002 T. K. Hartung 122 citations

MDMA can trigger life-threatening hyponatraemic encephalopathy when users drink too much fluid. The condition arises because the drug causes inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone, leading to dangerously low sodium levels in the blood.

DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/95.7.431 Ecstasy MDMA Ingestion Antidiuretic +5