Camphor addiction: Series of 78 patients
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2013, Vol 1, Issue 3
Abstract
Presenting series of 78 patients, who have been using camphor –based substances (CBS) from more than 5 years in topical and oral forms. All of these patients were dependent on these substances for reliving symptoms of headache, insomnia and even seizures. Patients have symptomatic symptoms on their withdrawal. 6 month withdrawal was 67% with 16% relapse of usage of CBS. Question arises, Does camphor makes the patient dependent? Does camphor results in permanent neural tissue damage
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Vijaya Mishra
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