Abstract

A 20-year-old man developed an acute dystonic reaction following the self-administration of ketamine. The episode resolved upon treatment with diphenhydramine. Dystonia is an unusual toxic effect of ketamine abuse; potential mechanisms for its occurrence in this instance are discussed.

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