Acute dystonic drug reaction or tetanus? An unusual consequence of a 'Whizz' overdose.

Author(s): Humphreys A, Tanner AR

Affiliation(s): Department of Medicine, North Tees General Hospital, Stockton on Tees, Cleveland, UK.

Publication date & source: 1994-05, Hum Exp Toxicol., 13(5):311-2.

Publication type: Case Reports

The case history presented illustrates that, following an overdose of 'Whizz' and alcohol, a protracted dystonic syndrome can develop, clinically indistinguishable from tetanus. A prolonged period of ventilation may be necessary, but, in this case, complete recovery eventually occurred.