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Citalopram-induced jaw tremor
1Ozel Ege Saglik Hastanesi, Alsancak, 35040 Bornova, Izmir, Turkey. neuroquantology@yahoo.com
Abstract:
A variety of medications can induce or enhance a tremor. Tremors most commonly affect the limbs, especially the arms. We report a patient who presented with a 5-6 Hz jaw tremor with a temporal association with the administration of citalopram. To our knowledge, this is the first report in literature, of a transient jaw tremor associated with citalopram. According to the current data, citalopram-induced jaw tremor can be explained by an indirect inhibitory effect on central dopaminergic activity.
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