A case report of a patient who developed an extrapyramidal reaction following the parenteral administration of benzquinamide. This reaction has not been previously reported. Prior to this, the patient had reacted similarly to prochlorperazine. Diphenhydramine was useful in reversing the reaction on both occasions.
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