Clinical toxicology of ‘magic mushroom’ ingestion
N. R. Peden, Katrina Macaulay, Ann F Bissett, J. Crooks, Alessandra Pelosi
Postgraduate Medical Journal September 1, 1981 DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.57.671.543 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractIn 27 cases of magic mushroom ingestion, common physical signs included dilated pupils (mydriasis) and overactive reflexes (hyperreflexia), along with disturbances in perception and mood. The fungus involved was likely Psilocybe semilanceata.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Case series Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 27 |
| Population | Individuals who ingested magic mushrooms |
| Keywords | Mushroom poisoning Ingestion Mydriasis Clinical toxicology Hyperreflexia |
| Citations | 58 |
| Key finding | Mydriasis and hyperreflexia were common findings, along with perceptual and affective disorders, in cases of Psilocybe semilanceata ingestion. |
Abstract
Summary The clinical features are reported in 27 cases of ‘magic mushroom’ ingestion. Mydriasis and hyperreflexia were common as were disorders of perception and affect. Psilocybe semilanceata appears to have been the species of fungus involved.