SALICYLATEINDUCED HALLUCINATION

Salicylate is also known assalicylic acidand2-hydroxybenzoic acid. The name salicylate is indebted to the Latin nameSalix, which means willow tree (from the bark of which salicylates can be obtained). Salicylates constitute the active ingredient of acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) and many other therapeutics. "Tinnitus is a frequent side effect of salicylate intoxication. " Musical hallucinations have also been reported.

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