kava and Ataxia

kava has been researched along with Ataxia* in 2 studies

Other Studies

2 other study(ies) available for kava and Ataxia

ArticleYear
Back to basics.
    The American journal of medicine, 2006, Volume: 119, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Ataxia; Confusion; Drug Synergism; Fever; Headache; Herb-Drug Interactions; Hospitalization; Humans; Kava; Male; Medical History Taking; Paroxetine; Plant Extracts; Self Medication; Sleep Stages; Valerian

2006
Altered mental status and ataxia secondary to acute Kava ingestion.
    The Journal of emergency medicine, 2005, Volume: 28, Issue:1

    Kava has traditionally been used for a variety of purposes in the tropical islands of Polynesia but is becoming more frequently available in the United States health supplement market due to its calming effects in patients with anxiety. The side effect profile is poorly known but has recently gained the attention of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Although hepatitis and liver failure have been described with chronic ingestion, the effects of acute overdose are poorly described. We present a case of acute Kava overdose resulting in altered mental status and ataxia similar to that seen with ethanol intoxication.

    Topics: Adult; Ataxia; Beverages; Consciousness Disorders; Diagnosis, Differential; Drinking; Drug Overdose; Humans; Kava; Male; Vertigo

2005