The Poison Lab
Dive into the captivating world of poisons with The Poison Lab! Hosted by Clinical Toxicologist Ryan Feldman (@EMPoisonPharmD), who has over a decade of managing poisoning and drug overdose via poison centers and in the emergency department. Also occasional co-hosted by his robo cohost Toxo! (@LabPoison). This show unpacks the fascinating history, cutting-edge science, and life-saving medical management of toxins from around the globe. From stories of those impacted to expert insights from pioneers in poisoning treatment, each episode brings you closer to understanding the poisons that lurk in plain sight. Explore episodes, med videos, games, and more at thepoisonlab.com—every poison has a story to tell!
- Update frequency
- every 29 days
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 68
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Phenibut. The emerging drug you don’t know about (yet)
Phenibut is an emerging and unfamiliar drug taking hold in the US that is readily available online and legal to obtain. It acts as a GABA-B agonist and carries risks of dependency and withdrawal. In…
Episode 16 Mystery Case
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Toxicologists vs the Internet (#6) With Guest Dr Joshua Trebach MD
Dr. Joshua Trebach, MD (@jtrebach) joins the show for some toxic sleuthing of fishy poisonings and answers questions from reddit.com/r/askdrugs.
Fast and Fatalurious
In this episode Ryan and Toxo dive into a widely available prescription poison with a frightening ability to cause rapid neurologic and cardiovascular decline, and the best part, it looks like candy…
A Mysterious Case of Rapid Coma and Ventricular Arrythmia in a Young Man (Episode #14 Mystery Case)
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Toxicologists vs the Internet (#5) With Guest Dr Howard Greller MD (Sirius XM Doctor Radio Emergency Medicine Show, Dantastic Mr Tox & Howard, Tox & Hound)
Dr. Howard Greller, MD (Sirius XM Doctor Radio Emergency Medicine Show, Dantastic Mr Tox & Howard, Tox & Hound) joins the show. A FANTASTIC episode complete with toxic sleuthing of fatal poisoning c…
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Lethal Buttock Injection (And Other Toxicities of Illegal Cosmetic Body Fillers)
In this episode Ryan and Toxo dissect the fascinating underbelly of illegal cosmetic procedures and breakdown the toxicities that arise from them.
Intro
A Mysterious Case of Hypercalcemia and Subdermal Nodules in a Transgender Patient (Episode #12 Mystery Case)
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Toxicologists vs the Internet (#4) With Guest Dr Andrew Farkas MD
In this episode of toxicologist vs internet guest Dr. Andrew Farkas, MD joins the show. This a great episode that covers everything from the drugs you would need in the apocalypse to what to worry a…
You Left Your Bladder in The K-Hole?
In this episode Ryan and Toxo take a closer look at ketamine induced irreversible bladder damage.
History
Clinical Effects
A Mysterious Case of Bloody and Painful Urination in a 24 Year Old Male (Episode #10 Mystery Case)
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Toxicologists vs the Internet (#3) With Guest Dr Justin Corcoran MD
In this episode of toxicologist vs the internet Ryan Is joined by special guest Dr. Justin Corcoran, MD an emergency medicine physician and medical toxicologist. They take turns answering questions …
Mini Episode: Setting The Record Straight on Delta 8 (THC)
Ryan and Toxo dive in to Delta 8 THC, a new (maybe?) legal drug sweeping the U.S.
Delta-8 THC: Key Resources and Studies
New York Times Coverage
- Comprehensive article on Delta-8 THC, its growing popu…
More Bitter than Sweet (Mad Honey and Grayanotoxin)
Case from the show
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22163140/
Mithradates
- https://www.wemjournal.org/article/S1080-6032(11)00043-3/pdf
Case series on mad honey effects
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20575…
Toxicologists vs the Internet (#2) With Guest Dr Jillian Theobald MD, PHD
In this second rendition of toxicologist vs the internet Ryan Is joined by special guest Dr. Jillian Theobald, MD, PHD an emergency medicine physician and medical toxicologist. They take turns answe…
Mini Episode: Managing Crashing Hydroxychloroquine/Chloroquine OD
Quick Review: Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine Toxicity
Toxic Dose
- Chloroquine: >5 g is associated with severe toxicity (though toxicity can occur at lower doses).
- Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ): Toxic dose…
Barking Up the Wrong Tree (Cinohonism, Quinine & Quinidine)
In this episode Ryan and Toxo discuss some potential toxic spices and break down the toxicity and treatment of a once well known medicine
Cinchona Bark, Quinine, and Associated Toxicities
Historical …
Toxicologists vs The Internet (#1) With Guest Dr. Matthew Stanton PharmD, DABAT
In this episode Ryan Is joined by a special guest Dr. Matthew Stanton PharmD, BCPS, DABAT, an emergency medicine pharmacist and clinical toxicologist. Ryan and Matt take turns answering questions fr…
Mini episode: Early After Depolarizations and Experimental Mechanisms of Torsades
Great review of potential torsades mechanisms based off experimental data- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1880427611800050
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