Hyponatraemia and death after "ecstasy" ingestion

Michael J. A. Parr; Heather M. Low; Paull Botterill

doi:10.5694/j.1326-5377.1997.tb140044.x

Hyponatraemia and death after "ecstasy" ingestion

Michael J. A. Parr, Heather M. Low^*, Paull Botterill

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Abstract

A 15-year-old girl collapsed with respiratory arrest after taking "ecstasy" at a "dance party". She presented to hospital with hyponatraemia and cerebral oedema and later died. We postulate that ingestion of large amounts of water contributed to the hyponatraemia. Advice to those using ecstasy at dance parties should be modified to suggest moderate fluid intake only and to emphasise the need to seek prompt medical attention for non-resolving symptoms.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	136-137
Number of pages	2
Journal	Medical Journal of Australia
Volume	166
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.1997.tb140044.x
Publication status	Published - 3 Feb 1997
Externally published	Yes

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