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A 43-year-old man developed Popeye syndrome following misuse of buprenorphine [Subutex]. He also developed withdrawal symptoms after discontinuation of buprenorphine.
The man, who had a history of alcohol dependence, was hospitalised with Popeye syndrome. He had been receiving self-medication with high dose IV buprenorphine injections [dose not stated] for 4 years. On presentation,...