Sexual hallucinations during and after sedation and anaesthesia.
Sexual hallucinations have been reported since the introduction of chloroform. Newer agents such as midazolam and propofol appear particularly prone to producing them. Some practitioners have been the victims of allegations resulting from the hallucinogenic effects of these drugs. Other individuals, including doctors, have used the amnesic effects of midazolam and other drugs to sexually assault victims. Clinicians should be aware of the risks to which they may inadvertently expose themselves if these drugs are not used carefully.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000758:Anesthesia / Q000523:psychology*; D018686:Anesthetics, Intravenous / Q000009:adverse effects; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D016292:Procedural Sedation / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006212:Hallucinations / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015742:Propofol / Q000009:adverse effects; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000187:drug effects*
D018686:Anesthetics, Intravenous; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D015742:Propofol