Drug Name:Ecstasy
Drug Class:Empathogen-entactogen, hallucinogen, amphetamine
Mechanism of Action:Increases the release of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine in the brain
Use:
  • Recreational drug
  • Used in some therapeutic settings for PTSD and anxiety disorders
Side Effects:
  • Increased heart rate
  • Elevated blood pressure
  • Dehydration
  • Hyperthermia
  • Jaw clenching
  • Muscle tension
  • Nausea
  • Blurred vision
  • Insomnia
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Memory and cognitive impairments
Contraindications:
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Hypertension
  • Liver or kidney disease
  • Mental health disorders
  • Pregnancy
  • Breastfeeding
Specialty:
  • Psychiatry
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Addiction Medicine