Posted by danf on July 4, 2000, at 8:48:52
In reply to R:danf from kerry B, posted by kerry B on July 4, 2000, at 5:51:55
Kerry, about benadryl for EPS.
Surprised that they don't know about it. As far as I remember it was one of the 2 prototype drugs for treatment of EPS. I have seen it used more in general hospitals as a trial drug when EPS was suspected. The EPS go away for about 6 hrs or so & then come back. pretty good test. after a day or two on benadryl & a good response people are usually switched to a more std AC. Don't recall ever seeing anyone on benadryl long term for EPS.
Pdocs use it some times when people call in with sx that sound like EPS. Since it is OTC lots of people have some around the house. If the benadryl works, then the pdoc calls in a pres for a traditional AC the next day.
Benadryl is not often used now for several reasons. It is multiple effects compared to newer ACs. (Does lots of other things.)
Because it was not designed as a pure or even close AC drug, it may have drug interactions.
The tid to qid schedule is hard to keep up with. This particularly true as many folks that need EPS treatment have memory probs. The newer ACs tend to be longer acting & once a day.
well even so, it works.
Don't think you guys are behind at all. Just a different system. Most of the Aussie pdocs are trained based on the Brits psych theories & there are some differences from The US. So different meds may be chosen for treatment.
Glad it helped
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