TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2012//
TI  - Serotonin Syndrome Associated With MDPV Use: A Case Report
JO  - Annals of emergency medicine
A1  - Mugele, Josh
A1  - Nanagas, Kristine A.
A1  - Tormoehlen, Laura M.
SP  - 100
EP  - 102
VL  - 60
IS  - 1
N2  - Serotonin syndrome is associated with use of certain street drugs, including methamphetamine, cocaine, and ecstasy. We describe a case of a woman who developed clinical findings consistent with serotonin syndrome after insufflation of 3,4-methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV), a synthetic amphetamine. MDPV belongs to a group of substances called phenylethylamines, which are β-ketone analogs of other drugs of abuse, such as amphetamines and 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine. She also received fentanyl initially during her hospitalization, which has also been associated with serotonin syndrome. In addition to benzodiazepines and supportive care, she was treated with cyproheptadine for 8 days, with slow resolution of her symptoms.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0196-0644
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.annemergmed.2011.11.033
ID  - ref1
ER  -