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Suggest Treatment For Severe Tremors While Taking Rivotril

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Posted on Mon, 5 Dec 2016
Question: I suffer from tremors shake sometimes uncontroleble have being persciped rivotil 500mcg two a day are there any side affects.thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)
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Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Rivotril (Clonazepam) is used as off label treatment option for essential tremor.

The common adverse effects are somnolence, drowsiness, ataxia, fatigue and dizziness. However, its generally well tolerated especially in essential tremor.


Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

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Dr. M.S. Khalil
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Tremors While Taking Rivotril

Brief Answer: Explained Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern Rivotril (Clonazepam) is used as off label treatment option for essential tremor. The common adverse effects are somnolence, drowsiness, ataxia, fatigue and dizziness. However, its generally well tolerated especially in essential tremor. Wishing you best of health Thanks Let me know if you have any query Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action. For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107 Dr. M.S. Khalil