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Are Clonazepam Advisable For Orthostatic Tremors?

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Posted on Thu, 12 Jan 2017
Question: I have orthostatic tremors and now have been prescribed clonazepam along with gapapentin

Are these proper for the condition?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

clonazepam is usually the first choice. Gabapentin may be helpful to some patients. Unfortunately treatment is not always effective...

Kind Regards!
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Are Clonazepam Advisable For Orthostatic Tremors?

Brief Answer: yes Detailed Answer: Hello, clonazepam is usually the first choice. Gabapentin may be helpful to some patients. Unfortunately treatment is not always effective... Kind Regards!