Rhee K J, Albertson T E, Douglas J C
Department of Internal Medicine, University of California-Davis, Sacramento 95817.
Am J Emerg Med. 1988 Mar;6(2):131-3. doi: 10.1016/0735-6757(88)90050-2.
Three cases of an acute choreoathetoid disorder that developed after the use of an amphetamine-like drug are reported. Because of the dramatic improvement in symptoms over a few hours in these cases, we recommend observation, supportive care, and the careful oral administration of activated charcoal.