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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.