Post-operative cyclizine misuse. Issue 4 (November 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Woodfield, J; St George, EJ
• Is Part Of: Scottish medical journal. Volume 58:Issue 4(2013)
• Page Start: e1
• Page End: e2
• Publication Date: 2013-11
• Subjects: Cyclizine -- anti-emetics -- substance abuse; Medicine -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1177/0036933013508039
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0036-9330

Abstract

Cyclizine is commonly prescribed as an anti-emetic post-operatively. We report a case of a 51-year-old woman who developed addiction to intravenous cyclizine following regular administration at recommended doses. This is the first report of cyclizine misuse post-operatively. We compare this case to cyclizine abuse reported amongst other populations. Prescribers should be aware of the potential of cyclizine as a drug of abuse.