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The drug may cause the following short-term effects: (25) Poor short-term memory Impaired ability to drive or operate machinery Anxiety Increased heart rate Impaired judgment and decision-making Panic or acute psychosis (in high doses) According to researchers at NIDA, long-term or heavy use may cause the following adverse effects: (25) Chronic bronchitis and other respiratory problems Lower IQ and other cognitive impairments Increased risk of schizophrenia and psychosis in those predisposed to the conditions Addiction According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, your risk of developing schizophrenia and psychosis increases as your use increases
Long-term safety beyond 12 weeks has not been formally studied in large populations
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Has been explored at higher doses for experimental applications such as attenuating opioid withdrawal symptoms, indicating a wide therapeutic range [5]
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