Diphenhydramine-dependence Resulting From Self-medication of Antipsychotic- induced Extrapyramidal Symptoms

Authors

Faisal S. Shaikh M.B.B.S., Yorkshire Deanery, Leeds, United KingdomFollow
Ann M. Mortimer M.D., University of Hull, Hull, United KingdomFollow

Abstract

Antipsychotic-induced extrapyramidal symptoms should be recognised and adequately treated. We report an unusual complication of not doing so: a patient’s self-medicating to control these symptoms, which produced diphenhydramine-dependence.

Recommended Citation

Shaikh, Faisal S. M.B.B.S. and Mortimer, Ann M. M.D. (2007) "Diphenhydramine-dependence Resulting From Self-medication of Antipsychotic- induced Extrapyramidal Symptoms," Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry: Vol. 21: Iss. 1, Article 5.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29046/JJP.021.1.005
Available at: https://jdc.jefferson.edu/jeffjpsychiatry/vol21/iss1/5