Choreoathetoid disorder associated with amphetamine-like drugs
Kenneth J. Rhee
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, MDKenneth J. Rhee
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- Division of Emergency Medicine/Clinical Toxicology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, CaliforniaUSA.
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Kenneth J. Rhee
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- Division of Emergency Medicine/Clinical Toxicology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, CaliforniaUSA.
Correspondence
- Address reprint requests to Dr. Rhee: Division of Emergency Medicine/Clinical Toxicology-Trailer 1219, UCD/MC University of California-Davis Medical Center, 2315 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95817.
Timothy E. Albertson
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, MD, PhDTimothy E. Albertson
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- Division of Emergency Medicine/Clinical Toxicology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, CaliforniaUSA.
Jerald C. Douglas
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, MSWJerald C. Douglas
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- Psychiatric Emergency Services, Department of Psychiatry, University of California-Davis, Davis, CaliforniaUSA.
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Abstract
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.
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