title: Midazolam-induced acute dystonia reversed by diazepam.
abstract: Midazolam can induce acute dystonia in childhood. We report the development of acute dystonia in a 6-year-old girl after receiving midazolam as a sedative. Dystonic contractions persisted despite flumazenil and biperiden lactate injections and the patient was treated with diazepam. Acute dystonia was rapidly abolished after the administration of diazepam intravenously. Diazepam may be an effective treatment option in patients who are unresponsive to flumazenil.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Neurology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Turkey.
authors.forename: Mustafa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Komur
authors.forename: Ali Ertug
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Arslankoylu
authors.forename: Cetin
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Okuyaz