[Agitation and gamma-hydroxybutyrate]

Nervenarzt. 2006 Sep;77(9):1111-4. doi: 10.1007/s00115-006-2100-4.
[Article in German]

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Akathisia, Drug-Induced / blood
  • Akathisia, Drug-Induced / diagnosis*
  • Akathisia, Drug-Induced / rehabilitation
  • Alcoholism / rehabilitation
  • Commitment of Mentally Ill
  • Comorbidity
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Hydroxybutyrates / pharmacokinetics
  • Hydroxybutyrates / toxicity*
  • Life Change Events
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Recurrence
  • Substance Abuse Detection
  • Substance-Related Disorders / blood
  • Substance-Related Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / rehabilitation
  • Video Recording

Substances

  • Hydroxybutyrates
  • 4-hydroxybutyric acid