Cerebral oedema after MDMA ("ecstasy") and unrestricted water intake. Drug workers emphasise that water is not an antidote to drug.
BMJ September 1, 1996 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.313.7058.690 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | MDMA ("ecstasy") |
| Topics | MDMA |
| Key findings | Cerebral oedema is reported after MDMA ("ecstasy") use with unrestricted water intake. Drug workers stress that water is not an antidote to the drug, implying that excessive drinking in this context is dangerous rather than protective. |
Abstract
Cerebral oedema after MDMA ("ecstasy") and unrestricted water intake. Drug workers emphasise that water is not an antidote to drug.