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Torsion dystonia

Authors :
Burke, Robert E.
Fahn, Stanley
Marsden, C. David
Source :
Neurology (Ovid); February 1986, Vol. 36 Issue: 2 p160-164, 5p
Publication Year :
1986

Abstract

We studied trihexyphenidyl in the treatment of torsion dystonia in a prospective, double-blind crossover protocol. Thirty-one patients completed the protocol. Twenty-two (71) had a clinically significant response. After a mean follow-up of 2.4 years, 68 of patients continued to take trihexyphenidyl, and 42 continued to show a considerable or dramatic benefit. The 30-mg dose used was generally well tolerated. High-dosage trihexyphenidyl therapy is effective in the management of torsion dystonia.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00283878 and 1526632X
Volume :
36
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Neurology (Ovid)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs49041280