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Cocaine

Cocaine, informally known as coke, is a highly addictive recreational drug. It is a powerful CNS (central nervous system) stimulant manufactured in powder form. It may be inhaled or injected and gives the user a temporary sense of euphoria.

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Is it true that cocaine can get attached to sperm and affect the baby?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a question regarding Cocaine use. I have never used it before and did a few lines at a bachelor party. I clearly was not thinking and impregnated my wife within 24 to 48 hours of use. How concerning is this? I also had multiple drinks of alcohol. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Sonal Prasad

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The sperms ejaculated are formed 3 to 5 days before the actual sex process. If you have never used them before and used them only a few hours before sex, then there should be no problem of malformations in the baby. Neither is alcohol. I must emphasize, though, that as ...  Read Full »

I suspect developing a perforated septum. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, Apologies for the detailed post but I want to make sure I cover everything. I have been having nasal problems since I used cocaine two weeks ago. I am not a regular user of any drug but have used cocaine three times in the past year, about 1 g per time. I have been concerned about a pe...  Read Full »


Dr. Mehak Agarwal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, if you stop using cocaine, perforation will not occur if your nose is healthy. It stops gradually. But you may need a course of steroid and nasal wash. It will repair but it depends on the severity of damage. Popping in the nose can be due to infection or drying. ...  Read Full »

Can taking cocaine two days early alter the LFT levels?

Query: Hello doctor, Could cocaine use two days before blood draw cause the LFTs (ALT=90 and AST=86) to be elevated? If so, how long of an abstinence period (not using cocaine) would be needed to get LFTs back down to normal levels?  Read Full »


Dr. Vivek Chail

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. Taking cocaine two days earlier can increase the LFTs. LFTs can also be raised due to many causes including liver infection, increased alcohol intake, intake of toxic chemicals including cocaine,...  Read Full »

My husband and I had cocaine but want to conceive. What to do?

Query: Hello doctor, I am trying to conceive but my husband and I had cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance.  Read Full »


Dr. Uzma Arqam

Answer: Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches or studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the...  Read Full »

Can sex after consumption of cocaine affect the baby?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a big night with lots of alcohol and several lines of cocaine. My wife and I had sex the next day which has resulted in a pregnancy. We are both happy with the news but are concerned about any risks associated with the effects of the cocaine on my sperm (potential abnormalities f...  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The one-time cocaine use will not affect the present pregnancy as a lot of sperm that fertilized the ovum was manufactured three months back when you were not exposed to cocaine, so unlikely that the present would have undergone any morphological or DNA changes. Neve...  Read Full »

I took cocaine 6 months ago. Can it impact my baby’s health?

Query: Hello doctor, I took two or three lines of cocaine at a Christmas party. I had not taken cocaine regularly before that; the last time was more than six months ago and very infrequently before that. I recently discovered my wife is pregnant (conception around early this month). I did not know this at...  Read Full »


Dr. Rajesh Jain

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Do not worry. As you have taken a very small amount, it would not affect the baby. Hope this helps. Thanks and take care.  Read Full »

I am experiencing heart rhythm issues despite stopping MDMA and cocaine. Should I be concerned?

Query: Hello doctor, I am seeking guidance regarding symptoms related to my heart. I am a 18-year-old male who has used MDMA approximately 20 to 30 times and cocaine on a few occasions, which has resulted in damage to my heart. I have ceased all drug use and am currently undergoing medical investigation w...  Read Full »


Dr. Amit Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. Before proceeding further, I would like to ask you a few questions. Firstly, have you ever used IV drugs or cocaine? Have you experienced any fever recently? It is essential to note that IV drug users are at higher risk of developing bacterial ...  Read Full »

My husband and I took cocaine occasionally. Is it harmful to the fetus?

Query: Hello doctor,My husband and I have been using cocaine on and off for over a year and I just found out I am three to four weeks pregnant. We most likely were using it on the night of conception, and last used at two to three weeks pregnant. Obviously, this was unintentional, as I had no idea I was pr...  Read Full »


Dr. Sanap Sneha Umrao

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern, is cocaine may cause birth defects or anomalies in the baby, but as per your description last month you only had once so most probably it would not affect much the pregnancy, make sure you will not have cocaine, alcohol or ...  Read Full »

What can be done when heart becomes enlarged due to cocaine use?

Query: Hello doctor, I was taking cocaine and alcohol once a week for 20 years. On the first of this year, I started getting cough and breathlessness. I continue to do my binge until four weeks ago when I was diagnosed with mild left ventricle dysfunction. I then had a chest CT scan and lungs came back cle...  Read Full »


Dr. Sapkal Ganeshrao Patilba

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your reports are showing mild LV dysfunction (left ventricle) with no lung disease (attachment removed to protect patient identity). LV dysfunction is likely to be related to drug abuse. Still, it will be useful if you provide your ECG and echo cardiography report. I...  Read Full »

Why does my breathlessness get worse when cocaine wears off?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been taking cocaine once a week for 20 years and on the 1st of last month, I started getting a cough and breathless. It was getting worse when the cocaine wore off. Anyway, I had an ECG which was clear and a 24-hour tape also clear. CT scan on lungs clear. Then I had an ultraso...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, cocaine has got a wide range of effects on the heart. So, hypokinesia means there is some damage to the heart which may be due to cocaine or may be due to coexistent coronary artery disease. So, you will need coronary angiography preferably, conventional and...  Read Full »

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