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Anticholinergic drugs are used to control neuroleptic-induced EPS, although akathisia may require beta blockers or even [[benzodiazepines]]. If the EPS are induced by an [[antipsychotic]], EPS may be reduced by dose titration or by switching to an atypical antipsychotic, such as aripiprazole, ziprasidone, [[quetiapine]], olanzapine, [[risperidone]], or clozapine.

Commonly used medications for EPS are anticholinergic agents such as benztropine (Cogentin), [[diphenhydramine]] (Benadryl), and trihexyphenidyl (Artane). Another common course of treatment includes dopamine agonist agents such as pramipexole. These medications reverse the symptoms of extrapyramidal side effects caused by antipsychotics or other drugs that either directly or indirectly inhibit dopaminergic neurotransmission.

Commonly used medications for EPS are anticholinergic agents such as benztropine (Cogentin), [[diphenhydramine]] (Benadryl), and trihexyphenidyl (Artane). Another common course of treatment includes dopamine agonist agents such as pramipexole. These medications reverse the symptoms of extrapyramidal side effects caused by antipsychotics or other drugs that either directly or indirectly inhibit [[Dopamine|dopaminergic]] neurotransmission.

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	Anticholinergic drugs are used to control neuroleptic-induced EPS, although akathisia may require beta blockers or even [[benzodiazepines]]. If the EPS are induced by an [[antipsychotic]], EPS may be reduced by dose titration or by switching to an atypical antipsychotic, such as aripiprazole, ziprasidone, [[quetiapine]], olanzapine, [[risperidone]], or clozapine.		Anticholinergic drugs are used to control neuroleptic-induced EPS, although akathisia may require beta blockers or even [[benzodiazepines]]. If the EPS are induced by an [[antipsychotic]], EPS may be reduced by dose titration or by switching to an atypical antipsychotic, such as aripiprazole, ziprasidone, [[quetiapine]], olanzapine, [[risperidone]], or clozapine.

	Commonly used medications for EPS are anticholinergic agents such as benztropine (Cogentin), [[diphenhydramine]] (Benadryl), and trihexyphenidyl (Artane). Another common course of treatment includes dopamine agonist agents such as pramipexole. These medications reverse the symptoms of extrapyramidal side effects caused by antipsychotics or other drugs that either directly or indirectly inhibit dopaminergic neurotransmission.		Commonly used medications for EPS are anticholinergic agents such as benztropine (Cogentin), [[diphenhydramine]] (Benadryl), and trihexyphenidyl (Artane). Another common course of treatment includes dopamine agonist agents such as pramipexole. These medications reverse the symptoms of extrapyramidal side effects caused by antipsychotics or other drugs that either directly or indirectly inhibit [[Dopamine\|dopaminergic]] neurotransmission.