Choreoathetoid movements associated with methamphetamine: A case report and review of literature.
Am J Addict
; 2018 Jul 03.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
Physicians and psychiatrists often encounter patients in the emergency department presenting after methamphetamine use. While physical and psychiatric manifestations associated with methamphetamine use are well known, movement disorders are relatively less common. The aim of this case report is to add to existing literature awareness about the possibility of movement disorders occurring after methamphetamine use, discuss the possible mechanism by which such use leads to dyskinesia, and describe possible management strategies. METHODS ANDRESULTS:
In this case report, we describe choreoathetoid movements occurring in a young female after relatively short-term methamphetamine use. DISCUSSION ANDCONCLUSIONS:
Evidence for treatment of methamphetamine induced choreoathetosis is limited. Expectant management of such symptoms is a viable option if there are no additional comorbidities that require therapy. SCIENTIFICSIGNIFICANCE:
Clinicians should be alert to the possibility of movement disorders in methamphetamine users and familiar with treatment options. (Am J Addict 2018;XX1-4).
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MEDLINE
Tipo de estudo:
Risk_factors_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Addict
Assunto da revista:
TRANSTORNOS RELACIONADOS COM SUBSTANCIAS
Ano de publicação:
2018
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Article