Butyl nitrite is a vasodilating drug that relaxes smooth muscle tissue and increases the diameter of blood vessels. The drug lowers blood pressure to dangerous levels. Butyl nitrite can thin the walls of blood vessels in the brain, which may lead to strokes. This drug has a unique smell, like dirty sweaty socks, which is reflected in one of its names, "locker room." Another name for Butyl nitrite is "rush," which relates to the rush of blood out of the brain and the resulting intoxication.
Brand or Common Names:
Butyl Nitrite
Slang Terms:
Rush, Locker Room, Bolt
Medical Uses:
None
Duration of Effects:
2 to 3 minutes
Possible Effects:
Slurred Speech, Euphoria, Nausea, Fainting, Stupor, Rapid Heartbeat, Anoxia, Smooth Muscle Relaxation, Lowered Blood Pressure, Headache, Vasodilation, Myocardial Sensitization, Hallucinations
Methods of Use:
Sniffed
Effects of Overdose:
Damage to Lungs, Liver, Kidneys, Bone Marrow and Brain, Suffocation, Choking, Anemia, Possible Stroke, Death
Withdrawal Symptoms:
Runny Nose, Insomnia, Loss of or Increased Appetite, Depression, Irritability, Headache, Cramps, Nausea, Tremors