Aspirin misuse: a case report. Issue 5 (September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Goldrich, David; Sreedhar, Anita; Aziz, Rehan; Kaufman, Kenneth R.; Tobia, Anthony; Trenton, Adam
• Is Part Of: BJPsych open. Volume 5:Issue 5(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-09
• Subjects: Other specified substance use disorder, -- aspirin misuse, -- non-prescribed medication misuse, -- over-the-counter medication misuse, -- salicylism; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; Mental health -- Periodicals; 616.89005
• DOI: 10.1192/bjo.2019.55
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2056-4724

Abstract

Abstract : Aspirin-use disorder is an underreported condition. Identification of the signs and symptoms of aspirin misuse are important in light of prevalent non-prescribed medicine/over-the-counter medication (NPM/OTC) misuse. We discuss here the case of a patient with a history of chronic aspirin misuse who presented to the emergency department with salicylate intoxication and described elation secondary to deliberate aspirin consumption. This case highlights the importance of screening for NPM/OTC medication misuse in at-risk populations.