Cerebral oedema after ingestion of MDMA (“ecstasy”) and unrestricted intake of water

Abstract

EDITOR,—3, 4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA or “ecstasy”) is a synthetic derivative of amphetamine and a popular recreational drug among young people. It is known to cause severe hyperpyrexia, dehydration, and rhabdomyolysis. 1 Unrestricted …