Farsani Amin, Reyes Carlo
Emergency Medicine, Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Thousand Oaks, USA.
Cureus. 2024 Jun 17;16(6):e62554. doi: 10.7759/cureus.62554. eCollection 2024 Jun.
The misuse of over-the-counter supplements containing the drug tianeptine poses significant public health concerns, as evidenced by a rise in Poison Control calls and social media discussions regarding its adverse effects. This case report highlights a 67-year-old Caucasian male presenting with symptoms suggestive of tianeptine withdrawal after consuming excessive doses of the supplements daily and their abrupt cessation 12 hours prior to arrival. Despite stable vitals, the patient exhibited anticholinergic toxidrome manifestations, necessitating supportive care and monitoring for acute intoxication. The patient's symptoms resolved, and he was discharged after two days in the hospital. Differential diagnosis complexities underscore the need for enhanced screening protocols and tailored treatment strategies. The discussion emphasizes the importance of prompt identification and management of tianeptine-related complications and calls for heightened awareness among healthcare providers.
含有药物噻奈普汀的非处方补充剂的滥用引发了重大的公共卫生问题,这一点从中毒控制中心的求助电话增多以及社交媒体上关于其不良反应的讨论中可见一斑。本病例报告着重介绍了一名67岁的白人男性,他在每天过量服用这些补充剂并在入院前12小时突然停药后,出现了提示噻奈普汀戒断的症状。尽管生命体征稳定,但患者表现出抗胆碱能中毒综合征的表现,需要进行支持性护理并监测急性中毒情况。患者的症状得到缓解,住院两天后出院。鉴别诊断的复杂性凸显了加强筛查方案和制定针对性治疗策略的必要性。讨论强调了及时识别和处理与噻奈普汀相关并发症的重要性,并呼吁医疗服务提供者提高认识。