Treatment of neuroleptic malignant syndrome with diphenhydramine.
A case report of a patient with neuroleptic malignant syndrome is described. Of note is the fact that both central and peripheral manifestations of the syndrome responded to diphenhydramine and suportive therapy alone. A brief review of therapy is also discussed.
Leikin
J B
JB
College of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Illinois, Chicago 60612.
Baron
S
S
Engle
J
J
Zell
M
M
Hryhorczuk
D O
DO
D000328:Adult; D004155:Diphenhydramine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009459:Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013997:Time Factors
D004155:Diphenhydramine