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ACEP Now: Vol 40 – No 02 – February 2021References
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3 Responses to “Drugs for Immediate Relief of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome”
February 28, 2021
Edward L FiegIn my experience, one of the hallmarks of Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome, is that the patient, minimiing their cannabis use, absolutely, positively, will not even consider to entertain any discussion of the possibility that the cannabis is the culprit.
February 28, 2021
Frank Fower,MD,FACEPI have been using the same: Haldol or Inapsin to treat such cases even before 2004…
I give 50 mg Benadryl IV with it , It’s Synergistic effect and prevents EPS and prevents prolongation of QT interval
November 28, 2024
Isaac OkoniCan soursop beverage help in alleviating CHS?