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How do you wean off of primidone in patients with essential tremors?

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Neurology · VUMC Neurology

If a patient has been on primidone for less than one month, it can be simply discontinued in most cases. Slower withdrawal may be necessary in patients with seizures, patients on multiple other medications, or with other abnormal metabolism.

For patients needing a slower taper, generally lowering th...

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