Ipecac abuse--danger.

Abstract

Ipecac abuse must be considered when working with individuals at risk, particularly those with eating disorders. Medical complications such as myopathy and gastrointestinal and other toxic effects can occur with ipecac abuse, the gravity of which must not be underestimated. Education about ipecac abuse and toxicity is extremely important. Discontinuation of ipecac use usually results in recovery from the harmful effects. College healthcare professionals can play an important role in the education and treatment of this potentially hazardous method of weight control.

• Authors: J R Vanin
• Journal: Journal of American college health : J of ACH (J Am Coll Health) Vol. 40 Issue 5 Pg. 237-8 (Mar 1992) ISSN: 0744-8481 [Print] United States
• PMID: 1349315 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Ipecac

Topics

• Bulimia (complications)
• Humans
• Ipecac
• Students
• Substance-Related Disorders (complications, epidemiology, therapy)
• Universities