The Risks
- Higher doses can cause nausea, muscle stiffness, vomiting, confusion and also convulsions.
- In some cases it can lead to coma and respiratory collapse.
- If incorrectly produced, GHB can badly burn the mouth.
- Mixing GHB with alcohol or other drugs can be extremely dangerous, even fatal.
- Asthmatics and those with respiratory problems or low blood pressure should avoid GHB because of its depressant effects.
- The long term effects of using GHB are not yet fully understood.