Severe barbiturate withdrawal syndrome in migrainous patients

Michele Raja; Maria Concetta Altavista; Antonella Azzoni; Alberto Albanese

doi:10.1046/j.1526-4610.1996.3602119.x

Severe barbiturate withdrawal syndrome in migrainous patients

Michele Raja, Maria Concetta Altavista, Antonella Azzoni, Alberto Albanese

Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico "C. Besta"

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Abstract

Three patients who presented with grand mal seizures and an associated behavioral disorder were recognized as suffering from a severe butalbital withdrawal syndrome. All were migraineurs who had become dependent on barbiturates. We propose that the occurrence of seizures, psychotic behavior, or a recent personality change should be considered clues to possible barbiturate abuse in patients with migraine.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	119-121
Number of pages	3
Journal	Headache
Volume	36
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1526-4610.1996.3602119.x
Publication status	Published - 1996

Keywords

barbiturates
dependence
headache
seizures
withdrawal

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Clinical Neurology
Neuroscience(all)

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