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An association of Ephedra use with psychosis and autonomic hyperactivity.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15517849     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Ephedra extract is used in a number of dietary supplements taken for a variety of purposes including weight loss. Although recent events have led to calls for Ephedra to be removed from the market and the FDA has had over 18,000 adverse event reports, newspaper reports cite only a few instances of clearly associated adverse events associated with Ephedra use. In this communication, we review the literature and present a case report of Ephedra use associated with the onset of psychosis and autonomic hyperactivity after administration of risperidone. We conclude that the behavioral effects of Ephedra are a public health concern.
Authors:
Robert Philibert; Joseph Mac
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Annals of clinical psychiatry : official journal of the American Academy of Clinical Psychiatrists     Volume:  16     ISSN:  1040-1237     ISO Abbreviation:  Ann Clin Psychiatry     Publication Date:    2004 Jul-Sep
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2004-11-02     Completed Date:  2005-02-01     Revised Date:  2007-11-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8911021     Medline TA:  Ann Clin Psychiatry     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  167-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry and Neuroscience Program, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1000, USA. robert-philibert@uiowa.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Autonomic Nervous System / drug effects*
Ephedra / adverse effects*
Female
Hospitalization
Humans
Hyperkinesis / drug therapy,  etiology*,  rehabilitation
Psychotic Disorders / etiology*,  rehabilitation
Severity of Illness Index
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
K08MH064714/MH/NIMH NIH HHS

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