Dexfenfluramine overdose

Ann Emerg Med. 1998 Jul;32(1):102-3. doi: 10.1016/s0196-0644(98)70106-4.

Abstract

Dexfenfluramine (Redux), the dextro-rotatory (+) steroisomer of fenfluramine, was previously approved for the treatment of weight control in the United States. We report a case of acute dexfenfluramine ingestion characterized by coma, clonus, and respiratory failure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Coma / chemically induced
  • Female
  • Fenfluramine / poisoning*
  • Humans
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / chemically induced
  • Seizures / chemically induced
  • Serotonin Agents / poisoning*
  • Suicide, Attempted*

Substances

  • Serotonin Agents
  • Fenfluramine