Drug-Induced Tremors

Jessica McClard, Colin McLeod, John C. Morgan

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

Abstract

Drug-induced tremors are common in clinical practice, but often underrecognized or misdiagnosed. There are a myriad of drugs that can cause or exacerbate tremors, making the diagnosis difficult. Many tremorigenic drugs are frequently and widely prescribed, such as amiodarone, valproic acid, lithium, bronchodilators, antipsychotics, and antidepressants. Little is known regarding the mechanism by which these drugs cause tremor; however, it is important for clinicians to recognize potential tremorigenic drugs and develop management strategies for symptomatic patients.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationContemporary Clinical Neuroscience
PublisherSpringer Nature
Pages527-554
Number of pages28
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023

Publication series

NameContemporary Clinical Neuroscience
VolumePart F1578
ISSN (Print)2627-535X
ISSN (Electronic)2627-5341

Keywords

  • Antidepressants
  • Antiepileptics
  • Bronchodilators
  • Dopamine-blocking agents
  • Drug-induced tremor
  • Immunosuppressants
  • Substances of abuse
  • Treatment of tremor

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Sensory Systems
  • Neurology
  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Clinical Neurology
  • Behavioral Neuroscience

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