Primidone/phenobarbital-induced periodic alternating nystagmus.
A 37-year-old man with a history of seizures developed periodic alternating nystagmus (PAN) along with other signs of primidone/phenobarbital toxicity. The PAN gradually diminished in cycle length and intensity, finally resolving with gradual discontinuation of the drugs.
Neurology Service, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Washington, DC.
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JD
Schwankhaus
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JC
Kattah
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Lux
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EF
Masucci
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JF
Kurtzke
D000328:Adult; D004584:Electronystagmography; D005133:Eye Movements; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009759:Nystagmus, Pathologic / Q000139:chemically induced*; D010507:Periodicity; D010634:Phenobarbital / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011324:Primidone / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014792:Visual Acuity
D011324:Primidone; D010634:Phenobarbital