Mephentermine dependence with psychosis. A case report.

Abstract

Dependence on mephentermine, a widely used sympathomimetic pressor agent, is so far unreported, although misuse of inhalers is recognised. A case of mephentermine dependence associated with chronic psychosis is reported here. Psychosis initially surfaced with chronic dexamphetamine abuse, but was sustained for 3 years by mephentermine. After a period of remission lasting for 4 years, the patient again developed psychosis on restarting abuse of mephentermine, which lasted for 5 years.

• Authors: G J Uday, U G Josh, S M Bhat
• Journal: The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science (Br J Psychiatry) Vol. 152 Pg. 129-31 (Jan 1988) ISSN: 0007-1250 [Print] England
• PMID: 3167321 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Mephentermine

Topics

• Adult
• Chronic Disease
• Humans
• Male
• Mephentermine
• Psychoses, Substance-Induced (etiology)
• Substance-Related Disorders (complications)