Suggest Treatment For Withdrawal Symptoms Of Amphetamine Salts

Posted on Sat, 18 Mar 2017

Sat, 18 Mar 2017 Answered on

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 Last reviewed on

Question : I have Bipolar Disorder, Mixed State. I am receiving ECT and I was prior to ECT being treated with Amphetamine Salts but not taking the drug since I am receiving ECT. However, for three days I took Amphetamine Salts and not today. I now have tightness in my jaw muscles, and other body muscles, also. I have difficulty sitting still and am rocking in place while watching a movie. Is this to be expected and will it clear up quickly?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It will take three to four days

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

I like to inform you that your current symptoms can be attributed to sudden withdrawal of amphetamine salts. In my experience most individuals recover from these withdrawal symptoms in a period of three to four days.

It can be stated that you may experience these symptoms for few more days and you will recover in next few days.

I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar