Phencyclidine Psychosis
Drug Intelligence & Clinical Pharmacy June 1, 1979 Mark L. Richards, Paul J. Perry, Barry I. Liskow
A 20-year-old woman experienced prolonged psychotic behavior after ingesting an illicit powder likely containing phencyclidine. The psychiatric effects of phencyclidine intoxication are reviewed. Treating the toxic phase with psychotropic drugs may not be beneficial. Hospitalization, supportive care, and urine acidification are recommended treatments for phencyclidine-induced toxic psychosis.