Benzo Fury: prolonged paranoia and agitation after ingesting 6-APB

3.5 out of 5 stars Acute Psychosis Associated with Recreational Use of Benzofuran 6-(2-Aminopropyl)Benzofuran (6-APB) and Cannabis. Chan WL et al. J Med Toxicol 2013 Jun 4 [Epub ahead of print] Abstract   6-APB is a structural analogue of MDA that has characteristics of both phenethylamines and amphetamines. It is not yet scheduled or regulated in the United States. On June 10 2013, 6-APB was listed as a “Temporary Class Drug” in the United Kingdom, a move that outlawed its sale or import. 6-APB is available for purchase over the internet, often labelled as “Benzo Fury” and carrying a warning that it is “Not for Human Consumption”. Its use has been associated with fatality. This case report describes a 21-year-old man who was brought to the emergency department after ingesting 6-APB and smoking marijuana. He was agitated and paranoid, stating that the emergency staff was “trying to read his mind”. He had multiple forearm lacerations from self-inflicted razor blade wounds. Interestingly, the remainder of his physical examination was unremarkable. There were no other manifestations of the sympathomimetic toxidrome. The patient continued to exhibit paranoia and agitation, treated with diazepam,  throughout his 5-day hospital course. After transfer to a psychiatric hospital, his psychotic manifestations resolved and he was discharged 8 days after presenting to the emergency department. Toxicological testing of the patient&...
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