Choreoathetoid disorder associated with amphetamine-like drugs.
Three cases of an acute choreoathetoid disorder that developed after the use of an amphetamine-like drug are reported. Because of the dramatic improvement in symptoms over a few hours in these cases, we recommend observation, supportive care, and the careful oral administration of activated charcoal.
Rhee
K J
KJ
Department of Internal Medicine, University of California-Davis, Sacramento 95817.
Albertson
T E
TE
Douglas
J C
JC
D000328:Adult; D000662:Amphetamines / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001264:Athetosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D002606:Charcoal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002819:Chorea / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D003702:Delusions / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000188:drug therapy; D004155:Diphenhydramine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006220:Haloperidol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
D000662:Amphetamines; D002606:Charcoal; D004155:Diphenhydramine; D006220:Haloperidol