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Originally posted by Strange Famous
As far as I am aware, LSD doesnt have any serious physicsal side effects.
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http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic911.htm
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Mortality/Morbidity: Very few deaths are attributed exclusively to the pharmacologic effects of LSD. Deaths associated with LSD use are often from trauma resulting from risk-taking behavior while intoxicated.
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However,
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While the effects of LSD often are considered pleasurable to the user, at times they may be profoundly disturbing, resulting in a "bad trip." Novices as well as seasoned users can experience bad trips. Common manifestations include the following:
Panic reaction
Amplification of unconscious fears
Self-aggression
Suicidal or homicidal ideation
Fear of going insane or of the inability to return to normal
Perception of rapid aging of self or others
Profound depression
Physical:
Predominantly sympathomimetic effects develop within 5-10 minutes of ingestion. Findings include the following:
Profound mydriasis
Hyperactive reflexes
Tachycardia
Hypertension
Tremors
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Piloerection
Mild pyrexia
Seizures (rare and typically with doses >10 mcg/kg)
Intact orientation and cognition
In massive overdose, additional signs include the following:
Coma (very rare)
Respiratory arrest
Hyperthermia
Coagulopathy
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Crazy people wanting to kill themselves or others is more dangerous than kids watching cartoons and eating Doritos.