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How Can Orthostatic Tremors Be Treated?
I have orthostaic tremor. I Have taken clonazepan for 25 years,now at 4mg daily but no longer effective. Severe tremors, cannot stand for more than30secs or I freeze & fall. Looking fo effecive drug. Have already tried gabapentin which made tremors worse.
Wed, 25 Jul 2018
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Various medications may help relieve symptoms associated with primary orthostatic tremor. Most affected individuals are treated with a drug called clonazepam (Klonopin).
Some patients responded favorably after being treated with an anti-seizure drug called gabapentin (Neurontin).
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Various medications may help relieve symptoms associated with primary orthostatic tremor. Most affected individuals are treated with a drug called clonazepam (Klonopin).
Some patients responded favorably after being treated with an anti-seizure drug called gabapentin (Neurontin).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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