Turkish Journal of Nephrology
Case Report

A Case of Ecstacy Induced Rhabdomyolysis and Acute Renal Failure

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Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi Tayfur Ata Sökmen Tıp Fakültesi, Acil Tıp Anabilim Dalı, Hatay, Türkiye

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Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi, Tayfur Ata Sökmen Tıp Fakültesi, Nefroloji Bilim Dalı, Hatay, Türkiye

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Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi, Tayfur Ata Sökmen Tıp Fakültesi, İç Hastalıkları Anabilim Dalı, Hatay, Türkiye

Turkish J Nephrol 2016; -1: Supplement 75-76
DOI: 10.5262/tndt.2016.13
Read: 1716 Downloads: 912 Published: 01 February 2019

3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), popularly known as “ecstasy”, is a synthetic, psychoactive drug. MDMA has been reported to have several severe adverse effects including rhabdomyolysis, acute renal failure, liver failure and even sudden death. Herein, we present the case of a young man who presented with severe rhabdomyolysis and renal failure after taking 2 ecstasy pills. The patient initially received supportive care but he eventually needed hemodialysis.

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