Citation

Brost BC, Scardo JA, Newman RB. Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 1996; 175(5): 1376-1377.

Affiliation

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8942519

Abstract

A primigravid woman was seen for the first time in a disoriented and combative state, with regular, painful uterine contractions. Evaluation revealed a negative illicit drug screen, no evidence of preeclampsia, and a nonfocal neurologic examination. Further workup revealed urinary diphenhydramine levels suggesting drug overdose. This case serves as a reminder of the oxytocin-like effects of diphenhydramine.

Language: en