Tetrabenazine in the treatment of Huntington's chorea.
The effectiveness of tetrabenazine in controlling choreic movement in Huntington's chorea has been confirmed in a long-term study. Side effects noted included postural hypotension, dysphagia and pneumonia. Careful supervision of patients taking this effective agent is urged.
D000328:Adult; D001996:Bronchopneumonia / Q000139:chemically induced; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006816:Huntington Disease / Q000188:drug therapy*; D007024:Hypotension, Orthostatic / Q000139:chemically induced; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013747:Tetrabenazine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D013747:Tetrabenazine