Methaqualone: Difference between revisions

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Overdose of methaqualone can lead to seizures, coma or death. Taking [[toxicity::doses of over 300mg can be dangerous for first time users]]. Depending on the state of the user's individual tolerance, doses of about 8,000mg per day can be fatal whilst others on even higher doses (of up to 20,000mg) may survive.

Although the exact lethal dosage of methaqualone has not been formally established, like many [[depressants]], it is [[Toxicity::safe at appropriate dosages]]. Complications may arise when administered in excess.

Although the exact lethal dosage of methaqualone has not been formally established, like many [[depressants]], it is [[Toxicity::safe at appropriate dosages]]. Complications may arise when administered in excess or in combination with other depressants.

~~As with all [[GABA|gabaergic]] drugs, overdose can be [[toxicity::lethal when mixed~~ with other [[depressants~~]] including [[alcohol]] or [[opioids]]~~.]]

It is strongly recommended that one use [[responsible drug use|harm reduction practices]] when using this drug.

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 Overdose of methaqualone can lead to seizures, coma or death. Taking [[toxicity::doses of over 300mg can be dangerous for first time users]]. Depending on the state of the user's individual tolerance, doses of about 8,000mg per day can be fatal whilst others on even higher doses (of up to 20,000mg) may survive.
-Although the exact lethal dosage of methaqualone has not been formally established, like many [[depressants]], it is [[Toxicity::safe at appropriate dosages]]. Complications may arise when administered in excess.
+Although the exact lethal dosage of methaqualone has not been formally established, like many [[depressants]], it is [[Toxicity::safe at appropriate dosages]]. Complications may arise when administered in excess or in combination with other depressants.
-As with all [[GABA|gabaergic]] drugs, overdose can be [[toxicity::lethal when mixed with other [[depressants]] including [[alcohol]] or [[opioids]].]]
 It is strongly recommended that one use [[responsible drug use|harm reduction practices]] when using this drug.