Treatment of neuroleptic malignant syndrome with diphenhydramine
Leikin, J.B.; Baron, S.; Engle, J.; Zell, M.; Hryhorczuk, D.O.
Veterinary and Human Toxicology 30(1): 58-59
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0145-6296 PMID: 3354188 Document Number: 307121
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.