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diphenhydramine and Dystonia

diphenhydramine has been researched along with Dystonia in 33 studies

Diphenhydramine: A histamine H1 antagonist used as an antiemetic, antitussive, for dermatoses and pruritus, for hypersensitivity reactions, as a hypnotic, an antiparkinson, and as an ingredient in common cold preparations. It has some undesired antimuscarinic and sedative effects.
diphenhydramine : An ether that is the benzhydryl ether of 2-(dimethylamino)ethanol. It is a H1-receptor antagonist used as a antipruritic and antitussive drug.
antitussive : An agent that suppresses cough. Antitussives have a central or a peripheral action on the cough reflex, or a combination of both. Compare with expectorants, which are considered to increase the volume of secretions in the respiratory tract, so facilitating their removal by ciliary action and coughing, and mucolytics, which decrease the viscosity of mucus, facilitating its removal by ciliary action and expectoration.

Dystonia: An attitude or posture due to the co-contraction of agonists and antagonist muscles in one region of the body. It most often affects the large axial muscles of the trunk and limb girdles. Conditions which feature persistent or recurrent episodes of dystonia as a primary manifestation of disease are referred to as DYSTONIC DISORDERS. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p77)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"An 11-year-old male receiving aripiprazole, methylphenidate, and clonidine developed acute masseter dystonia inhibiting tracheal intubation after induction of general anesthesia with propofol and rocuronium."7.85Acute masseter dystonia in a pediatric patient receiving aripiprazole and methylphenidate following induction of general anesthesia. ( Duncan-Wiebe, G; LeRiger, M; Shukry, M; Williams, J, 2017)
"To assess the effectiveness of diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl) in the treatment of patients with idiopathic truncal dystonia."7.69Diphenhydramine is effective in the treatment of idiopathic dystonia. ( Matsumoto, RR; Sandroni, P; Truong, DD; van den Noort, S, 1995)
"We present a case of acute dystonia caused by administration of etoposide in an 11-year-old boy being treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia."7.67Acute dystonia from etoposide. ( Ascher, DP; Delaney, RA, 1988)
"A 27-year-old man was admitted to the emergency department with a fluphenazine decanoate-induced dystonia."7.67Unusual treatment response of a severe dystonia to diphenhydramine. ( Bailie, GR; Krenzelok, EP; Lesar, T; Nelson, MV, 1987)
"The degree of dystonia was determined by a modified University of Columbia Scale evaluating the baseline score, after placebo and DPH I."6.69Beneficial effects of diphenhydramine in dystonia. ( Arrebola, M; Díaz, S; Ferrea, M; Grañana, N; Micheli, F; Scorticati, MC; Torres, L, 1999)
"Acute dystonia has notably been a challenge in the emergency unit."5.72Diphenhydramine induced acute dystonia: a case report. ( Dailaty, AA; Daou, R; Helou, M; Khater, DA, 2022)
"An 11-year-old male receiving aripiprazole, methylphenidate, and clonidine developed acute masseter dystonia inhibiting tracheal intubation after induction of general anesthesia with propofol and rocuronium."3.85Acute masseter dystonia in a pediatric patient receiving aripiprazole and methylphenidate following induction of general anesthesia. ( Duncan-Wiebe, G; LeRiger, M; Shukry, M; Williams, J, 2017)
"Although diphenhydramine hydrochloride is known to eliminate or reduce the symptoms of dystonia in human patients with acute dystonic reactions and idiopathic torsion dystonia, its mechanism of action is still unclear."3.69Evidence for the involvement of histamine in the antidystonic effects of diphenhydramine. ( Matsumoto, RR; Stone, MR; Truong, DD; van't Groenewout, JL; Vo, VN, 1995)
"A 43-year-old woman with gastroesophageal reflux disease developed a dystonic-like reaction approximately 3 days after starting oral cisapride therapy."3.69Dystonic-like reaction following cisapride therapy. ( Abercrombie, SA; Bucci, KK; Haverstick, DE, 1995)
"We present a case of acute dystonia caused by administration of etoposide in an 11-year-old boy being treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia."3.67Acute dystonia from etoposide. ( Ascher, DP; Delaney, RA, 1988)
"A 27-year-old man was admitted to the emergency department with a fluphenazine decanoate-induced dystonia."3.67Unusual treatment response of a severe dystonia to diphenhydramine. ( Bailie, GR; Krenzelok, EP; Lesar, T; Nelson, MV, 1987)
"Acute dystonia has notably been a challenge in the emergency unit."1.72Diphenhydramine induced acute dystonia: a case report. ( Dailaty, AA; Daou, R; Helou, M; Khater, DA, 2022)
"She presented with opisthotonus, ataxia, and bidirectional nystagmus."1.30Dystonic reaction associated with dextromethorphan ingestion in a toddler. ( Diekema, DS; Robertson, WO; Warden, CR, 1997)
"Neuroleptic drugs are a known cause of dystonia and are the most frequently encountered trigger."1.30Cocaine-associated dystonic reaction. ( Brady, WJ; DeBehnke, DJ; Fines, RE, 1997)

Research

Studies (33)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-199013 (39.39)18.7374
1990's14 (42.42)18.2507
2000's2 (6.06)29.6817
2010's3 (9.09)24.3611
2020's1 (3.03)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Khater, DA3
Daou, R3
Dailaty, AA3
Helou, M3
LeRiger, M1
Williams, J1
Duncan-Wiebe, G1
Shukry, M1
Coralic, Z1
Kim, AS1
Vinson, DR1
Jacob, S1
Ly, H1
Villenueva, RJ1
Gupta, HV1
Freudenreich, O1
Lou, E1
Abou-Zeid, N1
Dahiya, U1
Noronha, P1
Corre, KA1
Niemann, JT1
Bessen, HA1
Cohen, GH1
Casta, A1
Sapire, DW1
Talabi, A1
Stallworth, HF1
Shipko, S1
Mancini, JL1
Joseph, MM1
King, WD1
van't Groenewout, JL1
Stone, MR1
Vo, VN1
Truong, DD2
Matsumoto, RR2
Sandroni, P1
van den Noort, S1
Bucci, KK1
Haverstick, DE1
Abercrombie, SA1
Moss, W1
Ojukwu, C1
Chiriboga, CA1
Reecer, MV1
Clinchot, DM1
Tipton, DB1
Lang, AE1
Warden, CR1
Diekema, DS1
Robertson, WO1
Fines, RE2
Brady, WJ2
DeBehnke, DJ1
Martin, ML1
Grañana, N1
Ferrea, M1
Scorticati, MC1
Díaz, S1
Arrebola, M1
Torres, L1
Micheli, F1
Burda, A1
Webster, K1
Leikin, JB1
Chan, SB1
Stokes, KA1
Higgins, BC1
Lee, AS1
Ott, DA1
Goeden, SR1
Brady, W1
Hall, K1
Roila, F1
Donati, D1
Basurto, C1
Del Favero, A1
Santora, J1
Rozek, S1
Samie, MR1
Shannon, M1
Ascher, DP1
Delaney, RA1
Bailie, GR1
Nelson, MV1
Krenzelok, EP1
Lesar, T1
Romisher, S1
Felter, R1
Dougherty, J1

Trials

2 trials available for diphenhydramine and Dystonia

ArticleYear
Antihistaminics in idiopathic dystonia.
    Archives of neurology, 1996, Volume: 53, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Atropine; Benztropine; Chlorpheniramine; Cholinergic Antagonists; Diphenhydramine; Double-Bli

1996
Beneficial effects of diphenhydramine in dystonia.
    Medicina, 1999, Volume: 59, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Child; Diphenhydramine; Double-Blind Method; Dystonia; Female; Histamine H1

1999

Other Studies

31 other studies available for diphenhydramine and Dystonia

ArticleYear
Diphenhydramine induced acute dystonia: a case report.
    The Pan African medical journal, 2022, Volume: 42

    Topics: Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Female; Humans; Hypersensitivity

2022
Diphenhydramine induced acute dystonia: a case report.
    The Pan African medical journal, 2022, Volume: 42

    Topics: Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Female; Humans; Hypersensitivity

2022
Diphenhydramine induced acute dystonia: a case report.
    The Pan African medical journal, 2022, Volume: 42

    Topics: Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Female; Humans; Hypersensitivity

2022
Diphenhydramine induced acute dystonia: a case report.
    The Pan African medical journal, 2022, Volume: 42

    Topics: Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Female; Humans; Hypersensitivity

2022
Diphenhydramine induced acute dystonia: a case report.
    The Pan African medical journal, 2022, Volume: 42

    Topics: Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Female; Humans; Hypersensitivity

2022
Diphenhydramine induced acute dystonia: a case report.
    The Pan African medical journal, 2022, Volume: 42

    Topics: Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Female; Humans; Hypersensitivity

2022
Diphenhydramine induced acute dystonia: a case report.
    The Pan African medical journal, 2022, Volume: 42

    Topics: Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Female; Humans; Hypersensitivity

2022
Diphenhydramine induced acute dystonia: a case report.
    The Pan African medical journal, 2022, Volume: 42

    Topics: Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Female; Humans; Hypersensitivity

2022
Diphenhydramine induced acute dystonia: a case report.
    The Pan African medical journal, 2022, Volume: 42

    Topics: Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Female; Humans; Hypersensitivity

2022
Acute masseter dystonia in a pediatric patient receiving aripiprazole and methylphenidate following induction of general anesthesia.
    Paediatric anaesthesia, 2017, Volume: 27, Issue:8

    Topics: Anesthesia, General; Antipsychotic Agents; Appendectomy; Aripiprazole; Central Nervous System Stimul

2017
Prochlorperazine-Induced Hemidystonia Mimicking Acute Stroke.
    The western journal of emergency medicine, 2015, Volume: 16, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Emergency Medicine; Female; Humans; Hyperemesis Gravidarum; Infusi

2015
Acute dystonic reaction in a patient with Parkinson's disease after diphenhydramine withdrawal.
    Acta neurologica Belgica, 2017, Volume: 117, Issue:1

    Topics: Anesthetics, Local; Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Parkinson Disease

2017
Atypical laryngeal dystonia caused by an antiemetic.
    American family physician, 2004, Apr-01, Volume: 69, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Antiemetics; Aphonia; Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Emetics; Female; Humans; Prochlorperazine

2004
A case of metoclopramide-induced oculogyric crisis in a 16-year-old girl with cystic fibrosis.
    Southern medical journal, 2006, Volume: 99, Issue:11

    Topics: Adolescent; Antiemetics; Diphenhydramine; Dopamine Antagonists; Dystonia; Female; Fundoplication; Hi

2006
Drug-induced acute dystonic reactions in children. Alternatives to diphenhydramine therapy.
    Postgraduate medicine, 1984, Volume: 75, Issue:5

    Topics: Antipsychotic Agents; Basal Ganglia Diseases; Benztropine; Child; Child, Preschool; Creatine Kinase;

1984
Extended therapy for acute dystonic reactions.
    Annals of emergency medicine, 1984, Volume: 13, Issue:3

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adult; Benztropine; Biperiden; Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Female; Humans; Jaw; Male;

1984
Decorticate posture following 'cardiac cocktail': a transient complication of sedation for catheterization.
    Pediatric cardiology, 1982, Volume: 2, Issue:3

    Topics: Cardiac Catheterization; Child, Preschool; Chlorpromazine; Diphenhydramine; Drug Combinations; Dysto

1982
Acute dystonia secondary to illicit phenothiazine usage: a report of two cases.
    The Journal of the Kentucky Medical Association, 1981, Volume: 79, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Humans; Male; Phenothiazines; Substance-Related Disorders

1981
Simulated dystonia.
    Annals of emergency medicine, 1980, Volume: 9, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Emergency Service, Hospital; Female; Humans; Malingering; Substanc

1980
Dystonic reaction following recommended use of a cold syrup.
    Annals of emergency medicine, 1995, Volume: 26, Issue:6

    Topics: Benztropine; Child, Preschool; Diphenhydramine; Drug Combinations; Dystonia; Histamine H1 Antagonist

1995
Evidence for the involvement of histamine in the antidystonic effects of diphenhydramine.
    Experimental neurology, 1995, Volume: 134, Issue:2

    Topics: Animals; Diphenhydramine; Disease Models, Animal; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Dystonia; Halope

1995
Diphenhydramine is effective in the treatment of idiopathic dystonia.
    Archives of neurology, 1995, Volume: 52, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged

1995
Dystonic-like reaction following cisapride therapy.
    The Journal of family practice, 1995, Volume: 40, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Cisapride; Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Female; Gastroesophageal Reflux; Humans; Parasympathomi

1995
Phenytoin-induced movement disorder. Unilateral presentation in a child and response to diphenhydramine.
    Clinical pediatrics, 1994, Volume: 33, Issue:10

    Topics: Child, Preschool; Diphenhydramine; Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced; Dystonia; Facial Muscles; Female; Hemip

1994
Drug-induced dystonia in a patient with C4 quadriplegia. Case report.
    American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation, 1993, Volume: 72, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Humans; Male; Prochlorperazine; Quadriplegia; Tongue

1993
Dystonic reaction associated with dextromethorphan ingestion in a toddler.
    Pediatric emergency care, 1997, Volume: 13, Issue:3

    Topics: Antidotes; Antitussive Agents; Ataxia; Child, Preschool; Dextromethorphan; Diphenhydramine; Dystonia

1997
Cocaine-associated dystonic reaction.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 1997, Volume: 15, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Antiparkinson Agents; Cocaine; Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Emergencies; Humans; Male

1997
Acute laryngeal dystonia related to neuroleptic agents.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 1999, Volume: 17, Issue:3

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adult; Antipsychotic Agents; Benzodiazepines; Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Female; Halo

1999
Nefazadone-induced acute dystonic reaction.
    Veterinary and human toxicology, 1999, Volume: 41, Issue:5

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Antiemetics; Benztropine; Diphenhydramine; Drug Interactio

1999
Emergency! Prochlorperazine-induced dystonia.
    The American journal of nursing, 1999, Volume: 99, Issue:11

    Topics: Adolescent; Animals; Antiemetics; Diagnosis, Differential; Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Emergencies; F

1999
Treatment of drug-induced dystonic reactions.
    JACEP, 1979, Volume: 8, Issue:11

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Benztropine; Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Female; Haloperidol; Humans; Injections,

1979
Treatment of acute phenothiazine reaction.
    JACEP, 1979, Volume: 8, Issue:11

    Topics: Adult; Child; Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Humans; Male; Phenothiazines

1979
Erythromycin-related dystonic reaction.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 1992, Volume: 10, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Benztropine; Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate; Humans; Male

1992
Diphenhydramine and acute dystonia.
    Annals of internal medicine, 1989, Jul-01, Volume: 111, Issue:1

    Topics: Aged; Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Female; Humans

1989
Diphenhydramine-induced dystonia.
    Clinical pharmacy, 1989, Volume: 8, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Female; Humans

1989
Paroxysms, obtundation in a healthy toddler.
    Hospital practice (Office ed.), 1986, Jul-15, Volume: 21, Issue:7

    Topics: Child, Preschool; Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Humans; Male; Phenothiazines

1986
Acute dystonia from etoposide.
    Drug intelligence & clinical pharmacy, 1988, Volume: 22, Issue:1

    Topics: Child; Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Etoposide; Humans; Leukemia, Lymphoid; Male

1988
Unusual treatment response of a severe dystonia to diphenhydramine.
    Annals of emergency medicine, 1987, Volume: 16, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Benztropine; Delayed-Action Preparations; Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Fluphenazine; Humans; Ma

1987
Tagamet-induced acute dystonia.
    Annals of emergency medicine, 1987, Volume: 16, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Cimetidine; Diphenhydramine; Dystonia; Emergencies; Female; Humans

1987