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Case Reports
. 2006 Sep;77(9):1111-4.
doi: 10.1007/s00115-006-2100-4.

[Agitation and gamma-hydroxybutyrate]

[Article in German]
M Hardmeier  1 , M Eichhorn, G Stoppe
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[Agitation and gamma-hydroxybutyrate]

[Article in German]
M Hardmeier et al. Nervenarzt. 2006 Sep.

Abstract

Agitation is a symptom in various disorders. Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is often abused because of its stimulating effects. Side effects comprise loss of consciousness, coma, and agitated states. We present a 50-year-old patient with repeated GHB intoxications and abstinent alcohol dependency and a video document showing an agitated state. Diagnostic workup is discussed considering the relevant literature on this topic. Intoxication and dependence on GHB are important entities in the contexts of neurology and psychiatry.

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