Synthetic cathinone withdrawal

Definition

Synthetic cathinone withdrawal is a clinically significant cluster of symptoms, behaviours and/or physiological features, varying in degree of severity and duration, that occurs upon cessation or reduction of use of synthetic cathinones in individuals who have developed Synthetic cathinone dependence or have used synthetic cathinones for a prolonged period or in large amounts. Presenting features of Synthetic cathinone withdrawal may include dysphoric mood, irritability, fatigue, insomnia or (more commonly) hypersomnia, vivid and unpleasant dreams, increased appetite, psychomotor agitation or retardation, and craving for stimulants, including synthetic cathinones.

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Nearby in Disorders due to use of synthetic cathinones

• 6C47.0Episode of harmful use of synthetic cathinones
• 6C47.1Harmful pattern of use of synthetic cathinones
• 6C47.2Synthetic cathinone dependence
• 6C47.3Synthetic cathinone intoxication
• 6C47.5Synthetic cathinone-induced delirium
• 6C47.6Synthetic cathinone-induced psychotic disorder
• 6C47.7Certain specified synthetic cathinone-induced mental or behavioural disorders
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system