Neurological disorders induced by nitrous oxide abuse: analysis of 57 clinical cases

OBJECTIVE: To analyze neurological disorders induced by nitrous oxide use and to evaluate the effectiveness of various pathogenetic therapy regimens. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Clinical and paraclinical data from 57 patients (45 men and 12 women), aged 18 to 55 years (median 26 years [LQ 21; UQ 33]), with a history of nitrous oxide abuse were analyzed. RESULTS: and homocysteine levels, regardless of the route of administration. CONCLUSION: supplementation in patients abusing nitrous oxide has been demonstrated.