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Cough mixture induced psychosis

D T Lee1, L C Lam, K P Chan

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

The British Journal of Clinical Practice
|October 1, 1996
PubMed
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Cough mixture abuse can lead to psychosis, mimicking schizophrenia. Symptoms often improve quickly with stopping the substance or with medication, highlighting a treatable cause of psychosis.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Toxicology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Cough mixture is a commonly abused substance in Hong Kong.
  • Substance abuse can precipitate psychiatric conditions.

Observation:

  • Ten cases of psychosis linked to cough mixture abuse were observed over two years.
  • The clinical presentation was indistinguishable from paranoid schizophrenia.

Findings:

  • Psychotic symptoms resolved promptly upon cessation of cough mixture.
  • Low doses of haloperidol were effective in managing symptoms.
  • Potential etiological mechanisms for cough mixture-induced psychosis were explored.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering substance abuse in psychosis diagnosis.

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  • Suggests readily available treatments for cough mixture-induced psychosis.
  • Informs clinical practice regarding differential diagnosis and management of psychosis.