Citation

Vanderhoff BT, Mosser KH. Am. Fam. Physician 1992; 46(2): 526-530.

Affiliation

Department of Family Medicine, York Hospital, PA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, American Academy of Family Physicians)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1636566

Abstract

Jimson weed is a hallucinogenic plant that is common in rural areas. Consumption of any part of the plant can result in severe anticholinergic toxicity. The clinical presentation of jimson weed toxicity is similar to that seen in cases of atropine poisoning. Treatment is aimed at removing plant material from the gastrointestinal tract, keeping the patient safe and reversing severe anticholinergic sequelae.

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