Is There Possibility Of Withdrawal Seizure In Opioid Dependence Syndrome? A Case Report
Abstract
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.
Author Biographies
B Regmi, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
Resident, Department of Psychiatry
S Limbu, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
Professor, Department of Psychiatry
S Nepal, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
Professor, Department of Psychiatry
How to Cite
Regmi, B., Limbu, S., & Nepal, S. (2020). Is There Possibility Of Withdrawal Seizure In Opioid Dependence Syndrome? A Case Report. Journal of Psychiatrists’ Association of Nepal, 9(2), 82-84. https://doi.org/10.3126/jpan.v9i2.36290
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