Hyponatraemic states following 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, 'ecstasy') ingestion
QJM July 1, 2002 DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/95.7.431 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | MDMA |
| Keywords | Ingestion Antidiuretic Hyponatremia Vomiting Anesthesia Hormone |
| Citations | 122 |
| Key findings | MDMA can cause life-threatening hyponatraemic encephalopathy when accompanied by excessive fluid ingestion, due to inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone. |
Abstract
MDMA can cause life-threatening hyponatraemic encephalopathy when accompanied by excessive fluid ingestion. The mechanism involves inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone.