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Table 21-10

Medications for Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS)

Drug TypeDrug and Dosage (mg/day)
AntiparkinsonianBenztropine (Cogentin) (1–6 mg)
Trihexyphenidyl (Artane) (1–15 mg)
AntihistamineDiphenhydramine (Benadryl) (25–100 mg)
Beta-adrenergic blockerPropranolol (Inderal) (10–80 mg)
Atenolol (Tenormin) (50–100 mg)
Metoprolol (Lopressor) (25–400 mg)
Alpha-2 adrenergic blockerClonidine (Catapres) (0.2–2.4 mg)