Clinical manifestations of transdermal scopolamine addiction

Autor:	C M, Luetje, J, Wooten
Rok vydání:	1996
Předmět:	Adult Male Vestibular Diseases Motion Sickness Substance-Related Disorders Scopolamine Vertigo Antiemetics Humans Female Middle Aged Administration Cutaneous
Zdroj:	Ear, nose,throat journal. 75(4)
ISSN:	0145-5613
Popis:	Transdermal scopolamine patches have been extensively prescribed for nonspecific dizziness and vestibular disorders. Patient response may be favorable and side effects are generally limited to xerostomia and blurred vision. However, subtle dependency and outright addiction may develop. Tapered reduction and drug elimination will suffice to eliminate the dependency. However, hospitalization may be necessary to treat severe cases of physiological chemical dependency. Long-term use of transdermal scopolamine patches carries a risk of chemical dependency. Prescribing physicians should review and heed the manufacturer's recommended use.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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