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Holmes SB, Banerjee AK, Alexander WD. 
“Hyponatraemia and seizures after ecstasy use”. 
Postgrad Med J. 1999 Jan;75(879):32-46.
Abstract
A patient presented to our unit with seizures and profound hyponatraemia after ingestion of a single tablet of ecstasy. The seizures proved resistant to therapy and ventilation on the intensive care unit was required. Resolution of the seizures occurred on correction of the metabolic abnormalities. The pathogenesis of seizures and hyponatraemia after ecstasy use is discussed. Ecstasy use should be considered in any young patient presenting with unexplained seizures and attention should be directed towards electrolyte levels, particularly sodium.
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