How/Why does benadryl work for dystonic reactions?

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So. im studying for a neurology test, and ive got a question in my head i cant seem to find the answer to.
the only answer i can find is the *indications* *to* **GIVE** *benadryl* when a pt in the feild has a dystonic reaction, or ataxia secondary to SSRI/tricyclic antidepressants/Anti psychotic reactions.

*i know benadryl acts as an inverse agonist at the H1 receptor(cellular migration, nociception, vasodilatation, and bronchoconstriction), reversing effects of histamine on capillaries, reducing allergic reaction symptoms(ie:uticaria).
* benadryl acts as an intracellular sodium channel blocker, resulting in local anesthetic properties.

but me no get why magic pink pill fix jumpy muscles?

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Anonymous 0 Comments

Whoa! Dystonia outside the little dystonia subreddit with <800 members?! That is unheard of.

I learned what dystonia was at 35, when I got cervical dystonia.

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