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AMYL NITRITE

of excitement that makes them desirable to some people as
stimulants. But prolonged use may result in more serious
health problems, including headache, nausea, loss of balance,
shortness of breath, and rapid heartbeat. For individuals
with heart problems, such conditions can lead to heart fail-
ure and death.

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