Acute dystonic drug reaction or tetanus? An unusual consequence of a 'Whizz' overdose.
The case history presented illustrates that, following an overdose of 'Whizz' and alcohol, a protracted dystonic syndrome can develop, clinically indistinguishable from tetanus. A prolonged period of ventilation may be necessary, but, in this case, complete recovery eventually occurred.
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Department of Medicine, North Tees General Hospital, Stockton on Tees, Cleveland, UK.
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D000328:Adult; D000435:Alcoholic Intoxication / Q000150:complications*; D000662:Amphetamines / Q000506:poisoning*; D001590:Benztropine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D062787:Drug Overdose; D004421:Dystonia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D000431:Ethanol / Q000097:blood; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011352:Procyclidine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013577:Syndrome; D013742:Tetanus / Q000175:diagnosis*
D000662:Amphetamines; D001590:Benztropine; D000431:Ethanol; D011352:Procyclidine