Rhabdomyolysis After LSD Ingestion.
BACKGROUND
Rhabdomyolysis involves the release of intracellular contents secondary to muscle cell injury; it generally presents with muscle pain and weakness. Illicit drugs, including phencyclidine, MDMA ("ecstasy"), and cocaine, are frequently documented as a cause of rhabdomyolysis.


OBJECTIVE
The authors review the literature on LSD-associated rhabdomyolysis.


METHODS
The authors provide a new case report of a previously health patient who suffered rhabdomyolysis after LSD ingestion.


RESULTS
Although frequently listed as a cause of rhabdomyolysis, there are only limited reports of rhabdomyolysis in patients who have ingested LSD.


CONCLUSIONS
The discussion outlines potential mechanisms and management of LSD-associated rhabdomyolysis. Consultation psychiatrists may be called to assist in management of acute mental-status changes or agitation associated with LSD intoxication in addition to facilitating subsequent chemical-dependency treatment.
Berrens
Zachary
Z
Psychiatry Consultation Service, 260 Stetson St., Suite 3200; P.O. Box 0559, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0559, USA.
Lammers
Jessica
J
White
Christopher
C
D000328:Adult; D003402:Creatine Kinase / Q000097:blood / Q000187:drug effects; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006213:Hallucinogens / Q000097:blood / Q000633:toxicity*; D006801:Humans; D008238:Lysergic Acid Diethylamide / Q000097:blood / Q000633:toxicity*; D008297:Male; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000097:blood / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000008:administration & dosage
D006213:Hallucinogens; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate; D008238:Lysergic Acid Diethylamide; D003402:Creatine Kinase