Ecstasy (MDMA) toxicity
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Ecstasy (MDMA) toxicity. This is 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine. It is derived from methamphetamine. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Chemistry
- This is 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine
- It is derived from methamphetamine
- It is a hallucinogen
- It reduces brain serotonin levels
Acute neuropsychiatric effects
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Acute cardiovascular effects
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Later effects
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Magnetic resonance imaging (brain)
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References
- Geibprasert S, Gallucci M, Krings T. Addictive illegal drugs: structural neuroimaging. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2010; 31:803-808.
- Sarkar S, Schmued L. Neurotoxicity of ecstasy (MDMA): an overview. Curr Pharm Biotechnol 2010; 11:460-469.
- Capela JP, Carmo H, Remião F, Bastos ML, Meisel A, Carvalho F. Molecular and cellular mechanisms of ecstasy-induced neurotoxicity: an overview. Mol Neurobiol 2009; 39:210-271.
