Remember that water is not an antidote to E, it just helps combat the dehydrating qualities of the drug. Always make sure that you can get home safely before taking E, and don't try to drive. Because E is a stimulant, the comedown is much like that from speed. Once you've come down you might feel a bit depressed, anxious, hungry and tired with some people getting it worse than others. You might also notice a laxative effect.
Women can be susceptible to cystitis and thrush.
These are approximate times as duration and intensity depend on a variety of factors including the amount of the drug taken, its strength, purity, body weight and the physical and psychological makeup of the individual concerned. That's not to say that it is harmless, but in a climate of media hysteria and disinformation it is important to keep the risks in perspective. In 1995 Leah Betts tragically died after taking an 'E' and drinking water to counter the drug's effect. Read the full story here . Since 1988 it is calculated that some 50-100 deaths have been linked with ecstasy out of a regular user base calculated at over 500,000 people.