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Acute psychosis associated with codeine and acetaminophen: a case report
Neurobehavioral Toxicology and Teratology
|March 1, 1985
Summary
Codeine overdose can cause temporary psychosis, including hallucinations and paranoia, in individuals without prior psychiatric conditions. Symptoms resolved within 72 hours without specific medical intervention.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Opioid analgesics like codeine can have central nervous system effects.
- Psychotic symptoms are not typically associated with therapeutic codeine use.
- Understanding drug-induced psychosis is crucial for clinical practice.