Dangers of Galaxy Gas and Nitrous Oxide

When inhaled, nitrous oxide causes you to feel relaxed, euphoric, or high. Rarely, it can cause anxiety and hallucinations. It also relaxes your blood vessels, which causes a drop in blood pressure, which can cause you to feel lightheaded or dizzy or have a headache or palpitations. When the blood pressure drops to dangerously low levels, can pass out or loose consciousness. You can also injury yourself if you fall while you are under the influence of nitrous oxide. If you inhale high concentrations of nitrous oxide, your brain and heart do not get enough oxygen. Rarely, nitrous oxide can be contaminated with nitric oxide, which can lead to a condition called methemoglobinemia, that decreases oxygen delivery to tissues. Deaths have been rarely reported. When people use nitrous oxide for long periods of time, it can cause nerve problems and vitamin B 12 deficiency that can be permanent if not treated promptly. It is important to know that it is safe to inhale small amounts nitrous oxide in a supervised setting for dental or other procedures.