Ingestion of an over-the-counter preparation of diphenhydramine (Sominex®), an anticholinergic antihistamine, induced a dramatic uncovering of generalized tardive dyskinesia in an outpatient on chronic neuroleptic therapy. Failure to obtain a detailed medication history, including that of non-prescription drugs, may lead to incorrect diagnosis and management.
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