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Do-Do abuse.

S Loosmore1, D Armstrong

  • 1St. David's Hospital, Carmarthen, Dyfed.

The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
|August 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary
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Prolonged abuse of Do-Do tablets, an over-the-counter medication, is reported due to their amphetamine-like effects. Withdrawal symptoms similar to amphetamine cessation occurred, highlighting potential CNS stimulant abuse.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Neuroscience
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Do-Do tablets are an over-the-counter remedy for respiratory symptoms.
  • Amphetamine abuse is a significant public health concern.

Observation:

  • Three cases of prolonged Do-Do tablet abuse are presented.
  • Patients used these tablets as accessible substitutes for amphetamines.
  • One case involved using the tablets to manage social anxiety.

Findings:

  • Do-Do tablets exhibit amphetamine-like central nervous system (CNS) stimulant actions.
  • Withdrawal symptoms resembling those of amphetamine cessation were observed in two patients.
  • Abuse may be linked to the tablets' effects on amine neurotransmitters.

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Implications:

  • This highlights the potential for abuse of readily available over-the-counter medications.
  • Understanding the neurochemical mechanisms of Do-Do tablets is crucial for addressing substance abuse.
  • Clinical awareness of such abuse patterns is necessary for effective intervention.