Massive dextromethorphan ingestion and abuse

The case of a 23-year-old man who was acutely intoxicated on dextromethorphan and who was chronically addicted to the drug is described. He consumed the highest daily dose for the longest duration yet reported in the world's English-language medical literature. Toxicity, abuse potential, and th...

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Published in:The American journal of emergency medicine 1995-03, Vol.13 (2), p.174-176
Main Authors: Wolfe, Timothy R, Caravati, E.Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
abuse
Adult
Ataxia - chemically induced
Ataxia - diagnosis
Biological and medical sciences
Dextromethorphan
Dextromethorphan - poisoning
Humans
Intensive care medicine. Antipoison centers
Male
Medical sciences
Neurologic Examination
Substance-Related Disorders
toxicity
Toxicology
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Summary:The case of a 23-year-old man who was acutely intoxicated on dextromethorphan and who was chronically addicted to the drug is described. He consumed the highest daily dose for the longest duration yet reported in the world's English-language medical literature. Toxicity, abuse potential, and therapy of dextromethorphan intoxication are discussed.
ISSN:0735-6757
1532-8171
DOI:10.1016/0735-6757(95)90088-8