Orthostatic tremor: successful treatment with phenobarbital

Clin Neuropharmacol. 1991 Oct;14(5):438-41.

Abstract

This article describes two patients with orthostatic tremor. The tremor affected the legs while standing and had a frequency of 14-16 Hz. We remark on the success of therapy with phenobarbital.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leg / physiopathology
  • Phenobarbital / therapeutic use*
  • Posture*
  • Tremor / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Phenobarbital