title: Rhabdomyolysis After LSD Ingestion.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Psychiatry Consultation Service, 260 Stetson St., Suite 3200; P.O. Box 0559, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0559, USA.
authors.forename: Zachary
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Berrens
authors.forename: Jessica
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lammers
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: White
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D006213:Hallucinogens; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate; D008238:Lysergic Acid Diethylamide; D003402:Creatine Kinase