Health effects
BZP has similar effects to amphetamines and other central nervous system stimulants. When combined with TFMPP (triflouro-methyl-phenylpiperazine) its effects mimic those of MDMA or ecstasy, though TFMPP alone has no psychoactive effect.
Short-term effects
Taking too much BZP or mixing with other substances, including alcohol, can lead to very unpleasant feelings. Short-term effects include:
- increased energy and alertness
- euphoria and elevated mood
- loss of appetite
- sleep deprivation
- dehydration
- fatigue, lack of energy
- feelings of being "strung-out" and stressed
- moodiness and lack of emotional control
- headaches, which can be severe especially when party pills are combined with alcohol
- nausea
- convulsions
- hallucinations
- rapid heart rate.
Long-term effects
Because BZP is relatively new to recreational use, there is limited research on its long term effects. However, animal studies suggest BZP could cause long term anxiety, and increase the likelihood of other stimulant abuse.
