title: Myoclonus caused by a tricyclic antidepressant.
abstract: I have reported a case of myoclonus induced by nortriptyline. Serum nortriptyline levels were measured in an attempt to find whether there was any correlation between serum level and onset of myoclonus. There is clearly a need for scientific research in the neuropharmacologic features of myoclonus caused by tricyclic antidepressants, as well as possible methods of treatment.
authors.affiliation: Psychiatry Service, Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital, Columbia, MO 65201.
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Patterson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009207:Myoclonus / Q000097:blood / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000378:metabolism; D009661:Nortriptyline / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000097:blood; D012701:Serotonin / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D012701:Serotonin; D009661:Nortriptyline