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Galaxy Gas has become a popular party drug, especially among young people. Many people frequently inhale the gas to get a short euphoric high. However, inhaling Galaxy Gas has many short-term and long-term negative side effects. People who use it are discovering the severe and life-changing side effects this easy-to-buy product can cause.

This article explores the dangerous effects people have experienced after using Galaxy Gas. On this page, you will also discover some unique concerns involving the Galaxy Gas line of NOS products, as well as real-world examples of injuries and deaths it has caused. Additionally, the article covers warnings issued by the FDA, CDC, and lawmakers about misusing Galaxy Gas for fun.

About Galaxy Gas Side Effects:

What Are the Side Effects of Galaxy Gas?

Inhaling Galaxy Gas can cause many side effects, some of which can last for a few minutes and others that may persist for longer. The general side effects of inhaling Galaxy Gas include:

• Euphoria
• Giddiness
• Numbness or tingling
• Paralysis
• Short-term memory loss
• Hallucinations
• Psychosis
• Frostbite or cold burns
• Blood clots
• Nerve or spinal cord damage
• Breathing problems or suffocation

For some people, the side effects of using Galaxy Gas as an inhalant may become serious after using nitrous oxide just once. Others may not notice complications until they regularly use Galaxy Gas or inhale large amounts over a short period of time.

Short-Term Side Effects of Galaxy Gas

Short-term side effects of Galaxy Gas include giddiness, changes in your heart rate, disorientation, and seizures. Additionally, misusing Galaxy Gas may cause you to lose consciousness, which can lead to car crashes and other accidents.

Some of the short-term effects of inhaling Galaxy Gas include:

• Euphoria
• Laughing or giddiness
• Feeling faint or light-headed
• Mild sight or sound hallucinations
• Slurred speech
• Clumsiness
• Dissociation (lack of connection to your own thoughts, body, or feelings)

However, there are numerous negative short-term and sudden side effects associated with huffing Galaxy Gas, including:

• Neurological and psychological effects
• Respiratory effects and hypoxia (lack of oxygen to the body’s tissues)
• Cardiovascular effects
• Collapsed lungs
• Severe cold burns
• Sudden death
• Motor vehicle or falling accidents

Neurological and Psychological Effects

Many people are drawn to Galaxy Gas because it can make them feel dizzy, giddy, euphoric, light-headed, calm, and disoriented for a brief amount of time. One reason for these effects is that nitrous oxide prevents your brain from getting oxygen. As a result, people are also more likely to pass out, become confused, hallucinate, or stumble when walking or talking. The high can be quite intense, but short-lived, which encourages people to use Galaxy Gas repeatedly.

Respiratory Effects and Hypoxia

The nitrous oxide in Galaxy Gas takes the place of oxygen in the lungs and brain, which can cause you to experience oxygen loss. Symptoms you may notice include seizures, dizziness, chest tightness, coughing, and shortness of breath. The risk of hypoxia (suffocation or oxygen loss) is higher if you inhale Galaxy Gas in a closed space, right from the canister, using a mask, or using a balloon.

Cardiovascular Effects and Sudden Death Risk

Galaxy Gas can interfere with how your lungs and heart work, which can cause you to experience a dangerously high or low heart rate and blood pressure. Users may lose consciousness temporarily. Some people who were young and healthy even experienced a heart attack after inhaling Galaxy Gas. Huffing NOS may also cause Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome, which is when your body goes into shock and dies after a single use of a powerful inhalant like nitrous oxide.

Accidents, Injuries, and Physical Side Effects

Galaxy Gas can make it harder for you to stay conscious, make reasoned decisions, react appropriately, and make coordinated muscle movements. Because of this, you have a higher risk of physical injuries and causing accidents when you are under the influence of nangs and shortly after. Many young people have lost consciousness and caused deadly car crashes or fallen and hit their heads after inhaling Galaxy Gas and other nitrous oxide products.

Risks of Inhaling From Pressurized Whipped Cream Dispensers

Galaxy Gas is compressed and extremely cold in the canister, which can cause serious and permanent injuries. The pressurized gas contained in these canisters can cause frostbite or injure your lungs when released. For example, any skin that touches the sub-freezing gas or canister may become frostbitten or have a cold burn. The sudden change in pressure as the nitrous oxide enters your lungs may also cause a collapsed lung. The cold gas may also irritate your throat and cause it to spasm, making it difficult to breathe.

Long-Term Side Effects of Galaxy Gas

Galaxy Gas can cause a number of long-term side effects, ranging from nerve and organ damage to psychiatric issues like psychosis. These complications may appear after the first time someone uses Galaxy Gas, or they may take months of heavy use before they arise. Likewise, these issues may become permanent, even if the person receives treatment. Because of this, stopping Galaxy Gas use and seeking medical advice right away is crucial. The long-term and dangerous side effects of Galaxy Gas can include:

• Nerve damage and vitamin B12 depletion
• Cognitive decline and memory loss
• Psychiatric effects (depression, paranoia, psychosis)
• Chronic respiratory problems
• Cardiovascular damage and blood clots
• Organ damage
• Infertility and birth defects
• Immune suppression

Nerve Damage and Vitamin B12 Depletion

Galaxy Gas gets in the way of your body using Vitamin B12, which is an essential vitamin that helps your brain cells and nerves stay healthy. Without being able to use Vitamin B12, your nerves, neurons, and spinal cord may malfunction or start to break down. This can cause you to experience nerve pain, paralysis, numbness, weakness, and the inability to walk without help. You may also have problems controlling your bladder or bowels.

Cognitive Decline and Memory Loss

Galaxy Gas prevents your brain from getting air, and it also stops Vitamin B12 from working to support your nerves and neurons. Because of this, you may have problems with memory, thinking clearly, regulating your emotions, and making decisions. Unfortunately, these changes are sometimes permanent, even with treatment.

Psychiatric Effects (Depression, Paranoia, Hallucinations)

Galaxy Gas use can also trigger severe depression, paranoid thinking, anxiety, and hallucinations, even if the person does not have a history of mental health problems. In some cases, these may be so severe that they become psychosis or even drug-induced schizophrenia. People may also become addicted to Galaxy Gas because of the dissociative and euphoric feelings it gives them. This can cause them to keep inhaling the gas, despite the psychiatric problems it causes them.

Chronic Respiratory Problems

Galaxy Gas can damage the sensitive tissue in your throat, mouth, and lungs, causing you to have a raspy voice or difficulty breathing. Using high doses of Galaxy Gas or using it frequently can increase the risk of long-term breathing or voice problems. People who have preexisting breathing or lung problems (such as those with asthma) may have a higher risk of more severe respiratory injuries from nitrous oxide use.

Cardiovascular Damage and Blood Clot Risk

Even if someone who uses Galaxy Gas is generally healthy, they can experience blood clots, strokes, and heart attacks. Part of the reason for this is that Galaxy Gas deactivates Vitamin B12, which your body uses to break down homocysteine. Having too much homocysteine (an amino acid) in your system makes it harder for your heart and blood vessels to work properly. Additionally, Galaxy Gas stops you from getting enough oxygen, which makes your heart, lungs, and blood vessels work harder to do their jobs. Over time, this can weaken your heart and lungs.

Organ Damage, Fertility Risks, and Immune Suppression

Long-term nitrous oxide exposure has also been linked to organ damage (such as the liver or kidneys) and problems getting pregnant or carrying a healthy baby to term. Nitrous oxide can also interfere with your body’s ability to make bone marrow, which is necessary for you to have healthy blood cells.

Galaxy Gas Overdose and Poisoning Symptoms

Galaxy Gas overdose or poisoning may occur when someone inhales large amounts of Galaxy Gas over a few hours or inhales the gas frequently over long periods of time. Nitrous oxide is toxic and can poison your body and cells. The gas may prevent the body from being able to function normally and carry out important processes. Signs of an overdose or poisoning from Galaxy Gas can include:

• Difficulty breathing
• Seizures
• Passing out/losing consciousness
• Inability to feel or move limbs properly
• Paralysis
• Psychological changes that persist while not using the gas

If you or someone you know experiences these symptoms, they should stop using Galaxy Gas and seek medical advice immediately.

Product-Specific Risks of Galaxy Gas

The Galaxy Gas brand of NOS tends to have a high volume of nitrous oxide in each canister, which means consumers may inhale more of the product in one sitting. Doing so increases their risk of experiencing complications. Galaxy Gas is also sold in brightly-colored, trendy-looking cans, which are appealing to young people and those in the party or festival scene. Many teens are also driven to use nitrous oxide for fun because of the high number of social media trends that showcase influencers and celebrities doing so.

Galaxy Gas’ enticing flavors (such as Blue Raspberry, Vanilla Cupcake, and Watermelon Lemonade) are also geared towards the younger generation, a vulnerable population that is more likely to engage in risky behavior. Moreover, it is unclear if the additives used to make the nitrous oxide taste good have been tested and cleared for direct inhalation.

Real-Life Injuries and Fatalities Linked to Galaxy Gas

Galaxy Gas misuse is responsible for dozens of deaths and accidents. Young people are collapsing after huffing nitrous oxide, and others are losing consciousness while driving, leading to fatal crashes. It is also suspected that people may not tell doctors, first responders, or law enforcement that they are using Galaxy Gas when injuries occur. So, the real scope of injuries caused by Galaxy Gas and other nitrous oxide products may not be fully understood.

The Death of Meg Caldwell and Ongoing Lawsuits

Meg Caldwell was just 29 when she was found dead near a smoke shop where she purchased nitrous oxide. She had battled an addiction to Galaxy Gas for many years, and she repeatedly assured her family that NOS had to be safe because it was legal and easy to buy. Meg was drawn to the drug even after she temporarily lost the use of her legs because of using Galaxy Gas.

Like other victims, she placed her trust in the companies that made and sold the products in ways that encouraged misuse. Her family has filed a lawsuit against Galaxy Gas and other nitrous oxide sellers and is demanding that the companies stop selling the products. A recent study reports that nitrous oxide deaths have risen 578% between 2010 and 2023 in the United States.

Car Crashes and Neurological Injury Cases

Dozens of Galaxy Gas-related car crashes and accidents have happened worldwide in line with the steady increase in the rates of misuse. People who are huffing nitrous oxide while they drive have lost consciousness and killed pedestrians, bicyclists, and their own friends who were in the car with them. Many young, healthy people have also collapsed and died after using nitrous oxide at parties or on their own. Reports of these tragedies have prompted lawsuits against Galaxy Gas makers in the hopes of holding them accountable and preventing more needless deaths.

FDA and Medical Warnings About Galaxy Gas

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other medical groups have issued warnings about the dangers of Galaxy Gas. Poison control centers in the United States and abroad have also noted a concerning spike in the number of nitrous oxide-related poisonings and emergency room visits. Along with public reports, these revelations have inspired many state congresspeople to propose new laws to protect the nation’s young people.

2025 FDA Advisory on Flavored Nitrous Oxide

On March 14, 2025, the FDA published a warning to urge people not to inhale Galaxy Gas and other NOS products recreationally. Some of the side effects the FDA says could happen include sudden death, nerve damage, paranoia, paralysis, loss of consciousness, frostbite, and blood clots. The FDA says that people who use nitrous oxide recreationally should contact their doctor to get treatment for any new, worsening, or concerning symptoms.

Emergency Room Reports and CDC Warnings

The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) has also tracked a concerning spike in the number of ER visits and calls to poison control centers because of nitrous oxide misuse. In Michigan, there was a four- to five-fold increase in these NOS-related calls and services between 2019 and 2023. Emergency department visits related to Galaxy Gas and similar products increased by 757% in Michigan in 2023 compared to 2019. Similar statistics are expected in other states as Galaxy Gas misuse continues to spread.

New Laws Limiting Galaxy Gas Sales

Several states are considering or have passed laws to curb the sale of nitrous oxide for non-culinary uses. For example, many Minnesota congresspeople would like to make it illegal for companies like Galaxy Gas to sell flavored nitrous oxide in the state. After passing NOS bans in 2024, Louisiana wants to enact “tougher laws” to make it harder or impossible for Galaxy Gas to be sold. After a young couple in Oregon became paralyzed due to casual NOS use, Oregon lawmakers wrote a law to require people to present an ID when buying Galaxy Gas and other nitrous oxide products. However, some Oregon lawmakers believe an “all-out ban” would be more appropriate. Galaxy Gas stopped selling most of its products in physical stores in 2024; however, they can still be purchased from online retailers like Amazon.

King Law Is Investigating Galaxy Gas Side Effect Claims

King Law is investigating claims by victims who were injured after they misused Galaxy Gas. Galaxy Gas is a powerful and dangerous drug that can cause lifelong injuries, including nerve damage, paralysis, psychosis, frostbite, and death. Evidence suggests that Galaxy Gas makers and sellers were negligent in how they sold and marketed the product to the public. They are accused of being dishonest about the risks and hiding behind colorful and whimsical packaging that made users believe Galaxy Gas was not only fun but safe to use. Our law firm is doing everything in its power to hold these companies accountable for the immense harm they have caused to unsuspecting consumers and young people. We can help you understand how to file a Galaxy Gas compensation claim to get help with your injuries and associated losses.

Contact a Galaxy Gas Lawyer Today

If you were a victim of Galaxy Gas misuse, reach out to King Law today by calling (585) 496-2648 to schedule a free case evaluation. We are investigating claims of Galaxy Gas misuse, and we can help you seek compensation from those who harmed you. You may be eligible for reimbursement for your medical bills, docked income, or other expenses as a result of your Galaxy Gas use. Contact our firm to understand if you have a viable Galaxy Gas lawsuit.

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