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Clonazepam-sensitive intermittent dystonic tremor

T L Davis1, P D Charles, R S Burns

  • 1Department of Neurology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tenn, USA.

Southern Medical Journal
|October 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

This study identifies a benign syndrome of intermittent dystonic tremor in young men, which is effectively treated with clonazepam. The tremor fully resolved in all cases with stable medication doses.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Movement Disorders
  • Clinical Case Studies

Background:

  • Idiopathic focal or segmental dystonic tremor is a rare neurological condition.
  • Understanding the etiology and effective treatments for such tremors is crucial for patient management.

Observation:

  • Three young men presented with intermittent, idiopathic focal or segmental dystonic tremor.
  • Initial investigations including brain MRI and blood tests were unremarkable.
  • Symptoms were characterized by intermittent episodes responsive to medication.

Findings:

  • All three patients experienced complete resolution of dystonic tremor after treatment with clonazepam.
  • Patients remained tremor-free for one year on stable doses of clonazepam without symptom progression.

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  • This suggests a specific clonazepam-responsive phenotype.

    • Implications:

    • Clonazepam may be a highly effective treatment for this specific type of intermittent dystonic tremor.
    • This syndrome appears to be benign and primarily affects young men.
    • Further research could elucidate the underlying mechanisms of this clonazepam-sensitive tremor.