Description

Piperazine derivatives such as benzylpiperazine or trifluoromethylphenylpiperazine may be used as intoxicants, especially by adolescents or young adults who frequent dance clubs.


 

Sympathomimetic effects:

(1) hypertension

(2) tachycardia

(3) increased locomotor activity

(4) hyperthermia

 

CNS effects seen at high doses:

(1) hallucinations

(2) seizures

(3) respiratory depression

 

The drug may be mixed with MDMA or other drugs, which alters the clinical findings.

 


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