Gabapentin for dystonia

dystonia which often manifests as 'brittle /unstable dystonia' or status dystonicus (see section 2). Gabapentin is sometimes used and is currently being

intracranial hemorrhage, hypotonia, dysesthesia, paresis, dystonia, hemiplegia, facial paralysis, GABAPENTIN (gabapentin) is given orally with

Co-administration of gabapentin with antacid reduced gabapentin movement disorders such as choreoathetosis, dyskinesia and dystonia, myoclonus, speech.

dystonia which often manifests as 'brittle /unstable dystonia' or status dystonicus (see section 2). Gabapentin is sometimes used and is currently being

dystonia, a personalized plan for managing increasing dystonia can be developed and includes increasing the dose of current oral medications or introducing a second medication (e.g. clonidine or gabapentin). The use of the Dystonia Severity Action Plan (DSAP) may be helpful for monitoring unstable dystonia and is outlined in Section 3.

for gabapentin misuse, abuse and dependence, and gabapentin should be used with caution in dystonia). Eye disorders. Common: visual disturbances such as

GABAPENTIN (gabapentin) is not considered effective in the treatment of absence seizures and dystonia. Psychiatric Disorders: confusion

for gabapentin misuse, abuse and dependence, and gabapentin should be used with caution in dystonia). Eye disorders. Common: visual disturbances such as

The physiopathology of dystonia remains a mystery. The gabaergic transmission may be involved in the origin of dystonia. Gabapentin is a gabaergic agent and therefore it can be useful in dystonia. Patients and methods: 28 patients with different forms of dystonia and hemifacial spasm were included in this open study. They received gabapentin