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What Causes Breathing Difficulty After Using Cocaine And Ecstasy?
Hello. My husband took a large dose of ecstasy and cocaine while on a trip last week. He is experiencing breathlessness and he said his heart rate feels different, lighter . He says it feels like he ll stop breathing in his sleep. I m worried he is having Serotonin Syndrome and possibly damaged his heart. Is this temporary? Should we go to er?
Fri, 30 Nov 2018
Hello,
Consult a physician and get evaluated. We have to rule out possibilities like respiratory depression.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Consult a physician and get evaluated. We have to rule out possibilities like respiratory depression.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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