Connecticut Valley Hospital

Chronic diphenhydramine misuse in a patient with schizophrenia mimicking neurocognitive decline: a case report

Pharming, the misuse of prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications for psychoactive effects, represents an emerging public health concern that may be underrecognized. Diphenhydramine (DPH), a first-generation antihistamine, is particularly susceptible to misuse due to its...