David Simpson

Methylenedioxyamphetamine. Clinical description of overdose, death, and review of pharmacology

Archives of Internal Medicine October 1, 1981 David Simpson 55 citations

Methylenedioxyamphetamine is a commonly used "street drug", with a reputation of providing a "good trip". The drug is structurally similar to both mescaline and amphetamine. The following symptoms were found in a patient: sympathomimetic effects, coma, seizures, hyperreflexia, and hyperthermia. The patient's condition was initially stabilized and then deteriorated with uncontrollable...