Essential tremor (ET) is widely recognized clinical syndrome of action tremor in the upper limbs that is frequently associated with significant physical and psychosocial disability. The symptoms are typically progressive and can be potentially disabling, thus forcing patients to seek early retirement. As a result, a proper treatment is essential for a correct diagnosis. The present article outlines pharmacological recommendations for managing essential tremors.
Essential tremor (ET) is the most common tremor disorder and often affects activities of daily living, including writing and eating. Various classes of drugs have been addressed to for the treatment of tremor. The following section describes some of the pharmacological drugs that have been used successfully and have proved their efficacy in managing essential tremor. Pharmacological management of ET Levetiracetam A class I study…
