Try Zvosec et al, NEJM, vol 344 (2), 110101, pgs 87-94. "Adverse events,
including death, associated with the use of 1,4-butanediol" (itself
converted to GHB post-ingestion).
Philip Hyde,
Clin Chem,
Pilgrim Hospital,
Boston (UK).
>From: Robin Marks <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Robin Marks <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: GammaHydroxyButyrate
>Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 08:26:42 +0000
>
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>Hello,
>We have had 3 serious cases of overdose recently
>in which GHB (which I understand is GammaHydroxyButyrate)
>was thought to have been taken together with ecstasy and
>possibly other drugs.
>Does anyone have information on the clinical biochemistry
>of GHB in overdose ?
>
>Robin Marks
>Halifax UK
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