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Is There Another Drug That Would Help With Side Effects Of Primidone Taken For Essential Tremors?

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Posted on Thu, 13 Jan 2022
Question: My wife is on Primidone for essential tremors and suffering from its side effects Is there another drug that would help?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Propranolol is another possible treatment way.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Propranolol is another possible treatment for essential tremor and is associated with fewer adverse effects at least in the first phase of the treatment than primidone.

Discuss with your wife 's primary care Doctor about the possibility of switching to propranolol since primidone use resulted in noticeable adverse effects.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Greetings.
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Is There Another Drug That Would Help With Side Effects Of Primidone Taken For Essential Tremors?

Brief Answer: Propranolol is another possible treatment way. Detailed Answer: Hello, Propranolol is another possible treatment for essential tremor and is associated with fewer adverse effects at least in the first phase of the treatment than primidone. Discuss with your wife 's primary care Doctor about the possibility of switching to propranolol since primidone use resulted in noticeable adverse effects. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Greetings.