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Effect of acetazolamide for long-lasting paroxysmal dystonia in a patient with multiple sclerosis: a case report and review of literature.
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Neuropsychiatric Disease & Treatment . 2013, Vol. 9, p445-448. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Dystonia is a rare manifestation of multiple sclerosis (MS), but it always interferes with the functional performance and quality of life. We report a rare case of long-lasting paroxysmal dystonia associated with MS. The patient was a 40-year-old woman with relapsing- remitting MS for 6 years. During the latest attack of MS, she suffered from long-lasting paroxysmal dystonia in her left hand. Despite treatment with pulse high-dose intravenous methylprednisolone, interferon, and baclofen, along with occupational therapy, the dystonia persisted and significantly bothered her daily activities. Finally, she was treated with oral acetazolamide (250 mg, three times a day for 4 days), which was very effective for the control of her dystonia. The dystonic movement subsided without recurrence in a follow-up of 17 months. We advocate this effective and safe treatment for patients with paroxysmal dystonia associated with MS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 11782021
- Volume :
- 9
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Neuropsychiatric Disease & Treatment
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 87491370
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2147/NDT.S43688