Is There Possibility Of Withdrawal Seizure In Opioid Dependence Syndrome? A Case Report
2020 ◽
Vol 9
(2)
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pp. 82-84
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Opioids are commonly used and abused substance worldwide. Opioid withdrawal may manifest as severe muscle cramps, diarrhea, rhinorrhea, lacrimation, piloerection, yawning, and fever. Here, we report a 32 year old man with heroin dependence, presented with new onset generalized tonic-clonic seizure following heroin withdrawal. Seizure is a life-threating condition and rare phenomenon in opioid withdrawal therefore, reporting of this case is important. It may help clinician to be aware and consider seizure as a part of opioid withdrawal.
1988 ◽
Vol 9
(8)
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pp. 933-936
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2020 ◽
Vol 50
(1)
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pp. 69-72
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2018 ◽
Vol 21
(1)
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pp. 92-95
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2006 ◽
Vol 64
(3b)
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pp. 862-864
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