title: Efficacy of alprazolam for essential tremor.
abstract: The effect of alprazolam on essential tremor was examined by a double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel study of 24 patients. Results indicated that patients treated with alprazolam had significant improvement in tremor. Transient mild fatigue or sedation in 50% of patients was the primary side effect. Alprazolam may provide therapeutic benefit, especially in patients who require only intermittent therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Huber
authors.forename: G W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Paulson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000525:Alprazolam / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014202:Tremor / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000525:Alprazolam