Some of the effects that may be experienced after taking cocaine include:
- immediate rush, feelings of euphoria
- feelings of invincibility
- increased talkativeness or quiet contemplation and rapture
- increased confidence and a feeling of invincibility
- feelings of great physical strength and mental capacity
- increased libido
- anxiety, agitation and panic
- paranoia
- upredictable violent/aggressive behaviour
- feeling more awake, reduced need for sleep
- increased performance on simple tasks
- enlarged (dilated) pupils
- dry mouth
- increased breathing rate
- increased blood pressure and heart rate (after initial slowing)
- reduced appetite
- increased body temperature
- increased strength and energy
- indifference to pain and localised pain relief.
- Higher doses