Narcotinum

Narcotinum has been rather extensively proved, but very few distinctive

symptoms were elicited. The most notable symptoms were dry, clammy mouth; thick, indistinct

speech, and paralysis of bladder. The vertiginous symptoms were like those of Morphin., and the

general symptoms those of Opium and its other alkaloids.

Mazy, confused sensation.—Vertigo and nausea < on motion or exertion.—Headache

and roaring in head.

No appetite; no thirst Sudden nausea and vomiting on least

exertion.—Paroxysms of easy vomiting.—Vomiting > all symptoms.

Slow evacuation of urine from deficient contractile power.—Torpor of

bladder, quite unable to empty it.—Urine diminished.

Peculiar disagreeable crawling in limbs.—Considerable itching of whole surface, esp.

nose and inside of thighs.

Somnolence.—When dozing, all sorts of grotesque figures dance before the sight; or

sensation of falling into an immense fire in company of same figures; with the falling sensation

there was starting.

Chilliness; chattering of teeth; coldness.—Universal sensation of warmth.—Heat and

redness of face——Much sweat, wetting all clothes next the skin.