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'''Itchiness''' is the sensation that causes a person the desire or reflex to scratch at their skin. Substances such as [[opioids]], that activate [[histamine]] receptors or trigger histamine release can cause this effect. A way to counteract the itchiness in cases of substance use is to take an [[antihistamine]] such as [[DPH]] ('''Diphenhydramine'''). | '''Itchiness''' is the sensation that causes a person the desire or reflex to scratch at their skin. Substances such as [[opioids]],<ref>Walsh, S. L., Strain, E. C., Abreu, M. E., & Bigelow, G. E. (2001). Enadoline, a selective kappa opioid agonist: comparison with butorphanol and hydromorphone in humans. Psychopharmacology, 157(2), 151-162. https://doi.org/10.1007/s002130100788</ref> that activate [[histamine]] receptors or trigger histamine release can cause this effect. A way to counteract the itchiness in cases of substance use is to take an [[antihistamine]] such as [[DPH]] ('''Diphenhydramine'''). | ||
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Revision as of 04:53, 2 March 2018
Itchiness is the sensation that causes a person the desire or reflex to scratch at their skin. Substances such as opioids,[1] that activate histamine receptors or trigger histamine release can cause this effect. A way to counteract the itchiness in cases of substance use is to take an antihistamine such as DPH (Diphenhydramine).
Psychoactive substances
Compounds within our psychoactive substance index which may cause this effect include:
- Acetylfentanyl
- Buprenorphine
- Cocoa
- Codeine
- Desomorphine
- Dextromethorphan
- Dextropropoxyphene
- Dihydrocodeine
- Diphenhydramine
- Ethylmorphine
- Fentanyl
- Heroin
- Hydrocodone
- Hydromorphone
- Kratom
- Methadone
- Morphine
- N-Acetylcysteine
- O-Desmethyltramadol
- Oxycodone
- Oxymorphone
- Pethidine
- Tapentadol
- Tianeptine
- Tramadol
- U-47700
See also
- Responsible use
- Subjective effects index
- Psychedelics - Subjective effects
- Dissociatives - Subjective effects
- Deliriants - Subjective effects
External links
- ↑ Walsh, S. L., Strain, E. C., Abreu, M. E., & Bigelow, G. E. (2001). Enadoline, a selective kappa opioid agonist: comparison with butorphanol and hydromorphone in humans. Psychopharmacology, 157(2), 151-162. https://doi.org/10.1007/s002130100788