Euphoric effect of lidocaine
Blanke, J.; Wolstein, J.; Paulus, H.J.
Psychiatrische Praxis 23(2): 90-91
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0303-4259 PMID: 8657816 Document Number: 463352
A 42 year old drug addict reported on his experiences with intravenous application of scandicaine and lidocaine. Lidocaine led to short-lasting euphoria comparable with former cocaine-induced effects. Pharmacological hypothesis to explain these mental alterations are discussed.
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