Poppers and Health
Are poppers healthy?
We strongly advise you not to use poppers with the ingredients isopropyl nitrite and isobutyl nitrite.
These are carcinogenic or very toxic when inhaled.
In our blog post on the ingredients of poppers, you will find further very useful information on the subject of poppers’ ingredients.
Is poppers harmful?
Yes.
Poppers cause, among other things, severe skin burns and serious eye damage.
We recommend that you read our blog post on the health risks and side effects of poppers carefully.
Are there any side effects when consuming poppers?
There are a whole range of undesirable side effects of poppers.
The most common side effect is a headache from too much poppers or a skin burn on the nose because the open bottle accidentally comes into contact with the nose.
There are numerous other side effects resp.
undesirable effects.
Please read our blog post on health risks and side effects carefully.
How do I recognize harmful poppers?
All poppers are harmful.
However, there are significant differences.
This is mainly due to the respective ingredients.
Please take a close look.
There is Rush with the ingredient pentyl nitrite or isopropyl nitrite.
And from a health perspective, these are two different things.
We recommend our blog post on the topic of poppers’ ingredients.
Who shouldn't take poppers?
Stay away from nitrites that you do not know, especially isopropyl nitrite and isobutyl nitrite.
Isopropyl nitrite is very poisonous when inhaled and can be fatal.
Poppers with isobutyl nitrite are carcinogenic, among other things.
We recommend you read our blog post on the topic of poppers’ ingredients.
Are poppers carcinogenic?
Yes, there are poppers that are carcinogenic.
These include poppers made from isobutyl nitrite.
So keep your hands off them.
We recommend you read our blog post on the ingredients of poppers.
Are poppers poisonous?
Yes, there are toxic poppers, namely those that are toxic when inhaled.
These include poppers made from isopropyl nitrite.
So keep your hands off them too.
We recommend our blog post on the topic of poppers’ ingredients.
Are poppers harmful to the eyes?
Poppers cause serious eye damage.
So avoid eye contact with poppers at all costs.
Can poppers cause brain damage?
Long-term overdose can cause brain damage.
There are only a few studies on this.
So the rule is: turn on your head and use poppers with moderation.
Are poppers addicting?
No.
Poppers are not addictive.
They are not addictive.
What does the poppers intoxication do to my body?
When nitrites are inhaled, among other things, there is a brief, sudden dilation of the blood vessels and thus also a drop in blood pressure and a brief lack of oxygen in the brain.
After three minutes, the blood pressure returned to normal.
Why is poppers no longer a drug for angina pectoris today?
In the past, amyl nitrite was used for decades to treat circulatory disorders of the coronary vessels, as amyl nitrite has a very vasodilatory effect.
Because of its very short duration of action, there are now better and safer medicines for angina pectoris.
What does poppers do to the bloodstream?
When inhaled, the nitrite enters the bloodstream via the lungs.
This briefly leads to an increased pulse rate and a drop in blood pressure.
Can poppers cause heart damage?
No.
As the blood vessels dilate, more blood is supplied to the heart and blood pressure drops in the short term.
People with heart defects and people taking heart medication should stay away from poppers.
Can poppers cause lung damage?
Long-term excessive consumption can lead to allergic reactions in the lungs.
Can Poppers Damage Organs?
Prolonged use may cause fainting, acute psychosis, temporary hemiplegia and, in rare cases, sudden death.
Chronic abuse can lead to skin damage in the facial area, sinusitis and allergic reactions of the lungs.
What are the long-term effects of poppers?
Excessive and regular consumption of poppers can lead to brain damage.
To date, there are only a few reliable studies on this.
Can poppers cause kidney damage?
Yes, there are studies that indicate that excessive consumption of poppers can cause liver or kidney damage.
Can poppers cause a headache?
Yes.
Excessive short-term use of poppers can lead to headaches.
However, everyone reacts differently to the various brands and ingredients.
What do I do if poppers come into contact with the skin?
Poppers cause severe skin burns.
Take particular care that the open bottle does not touch your nose.
If poppers touches the skin, wipe the affected area with cold water.
If the burn is still visible after two hours, consult a doctor.
When should I not take poppers? (asthma, pacemaker, allergy sufferers)
People with low blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmia, anemia, heart problems, congenital heart defects, etc. should not consume poppers under any circumstances.
If you are unsure, ask your doctor.
Can I cause cardiac arrest if I consume too much?
Especially in people with previous diseases of the cardiovascular system, it can lead to respiratory and cardiac arrest.