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Can Benadryl be used to treat akathisia?
In sum, this prospective open-label cohort study demonstrates that intravenous diphenhydramine rapidly reduces the signs and symptoms of akathisia induced by prochlorperazine. Treatment effect may wane in some patients, suggesting a role for supplemental outpatient diphenhydramine as needed.
In sum, this prospective open-label cohort study demonstrates that intravenous diphenhydramine rapidly reduces the signs and symptoms of akathisia induced by prochlorperazine. Treatment effect may wane in some patients, suggesting a role for supplemental outpatient diphenhydramine as needed.