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How frequently does one see resting tremor in drug-induced Parkinsonism?

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Neurology · University of Wisconsin

I have rarely seen resting tremors in drug-induced Parkinsonism. The exception is when the "inducing" drug is Depakote or Lithium. I have seen this numerous times. Often, the discontinuation of these medications (if possible) can result in resolution of the tremors and other Parkinsonian signs, howe...

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Neurology · University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Rest tremor is not uncommon in drug-induced Parkinsonism, I have seen it from dopamine receptor blocking "neuroleptics" and from VMAT inhibitors. This article cites that 30-50% of patients with DIP have rest tremors: Shin and Chung, PMID 22523509.

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