Mad honey disease: A challenging encounter in the emergency department

Clin Case Rep. 2024 Nov 1;12(11):e9555. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.9555. eCollection 2024 Nov.

Abstract

Be aware of potential severe interactions between aged honey containing grayanotoxins and alcohol. Such combinations can exacerbate symptoms like syncope and hypotension, especially in elderly patients with pre-existing conditions, necessitating careful evaluation and management.

Keywords: alcohol interaction; grayanotoxins; hypotension; mad honey disease; syncope.