Bulimia: Misuse of Ipecac SyrupCurrent as of: May 3, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & W. Stewart Agras, MD, FRCPC - Psychiatry |
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Bulimia: Misuse of Ipecac SyrupTopic OverviewSyrup of ipecac is a medicine that causes vomiting. It works by irritating the stomach lining until a person vomits. Some people who have bulimia nervosa use ipecac regularly to make themselves vomit. Misuse of ipecac can cause:
If ipecac is misused, it can cause serious heart problems, such as cardiomyopathy, atrial fibrillation , or myocarditis , all of which can lead to death. Related InformationCredits
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Current as of: May 3, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & W. Stewart Agras, MD, FRCPC - Psychiatry |
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