Possible Health Effects |
Short-term |
Lowered inhibition; enhanced sensory perception; confusion;
depression; sleep problems; anxiety; increased heart rate and blood
pressure; muscle tension; teeth clenching; nausea; blurred vision;
faintness; chills or sweating; sharp rise in body temperature leading to
liver, kidney, or heart failure and death. |
Long-term |
Long-lasting confusion, depression, problems with attention,
memory, and sleep; increased anxiety, impulsiveness, aggression; loss of
appetite; less interest in sex. |
Other Health-related Issues |
Unknown. |
In Combination with Alcohol |
May increase the risk of cell and organ damage. |
Withdrawal Symptoms |
Fatigue, loss of appetite, depression, trouble concentrating. |
Treatment options |
Medications |
There is conflicting evidence about whether MDMA is addictive.
There are no FDA-approved medications to treat MDMA addiction. |
Behavioral Therapies |
More research is needed to find out if behavioral therapies can be used to treat MDMA addiction. |