In the recent study of benzodiazepine poisoning cases reported to U.S. poison centers, what was the association between the co-use of prescription opioids and the likelihood of major medical effects or death in intentional misuse cases?
The co-use of prescription opioids was associated with a significantly higher likelihood of major medical effects or death.
Choi, N. G., Choi, B. Y., Marti, C. N., & Baker, S. D. (2024). Intentional benzodiazepine poisoning in older adults reported to United States Poison Centers. Clinical Toxicology, 62(3), 174–182. https://doi.org/10.1080/15563650.2024.2334828
Contributed by Alexis Camargo, DO, PGY2 Emergency Medicine Resident, Mt.Sinai Medical Center on behalf of the Florida Poison Information Center Network