Acetazolamide responsive hereditary paroxysmal ataxia.
The fourteenth family with an apparently autosomal dominant paroxysmal ataxia is described. As in the seven families described since 1978, acetazolamide completely cured the attacks. A possible mechanism of action of acetazolamide is discussed.
Friedman
J H
JH
Roger Williams General Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island 02908.
Hollmann
P A
PA
D000086:Acetazolamide / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000328:Adult; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010375:Pedigree; D013132:Spinocerebellar Degenerations / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000235:genetics
D000086:Acetazolamide