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What Causes Numbness, Light Headedness And Heavy Breathing After Taking Cocaine?

Hiya, i snorted cocaine last night, 0.5g i think it was, i shared the bag with somene. This morning i woke and my head feels so light, my left arm feels quite tingley and numb and im breathing heavily more than usual. I snort cocaine sometimes, not an everyday user.
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Nervous system side effects have included nervousness, restlessness, excitement, tremors, and seizures (tonic-clonic).

Cardiovascular side effects have included vasoconstriction, bradycardia associated with small doses, and increased heart rate associated with moderate doses.

Respiratory side effects have included fatal respiratory failure secondary to depression of the central nervous system.
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What Causes Numbness, Light Headedness And Heavy Breathing After Taking Cocaine?

Nervous system side effects have included nervousness, restlessness, excitement, tremors, and seizures (tonic-clonic). Cardiovascular side effects have included vasoconstriction, bradycardia associated with small doses, and increased heart rate associated with moderate doses. Respiratory side effects have included fatal respiratory failure secondary to depression of the central nervous system.