Treatment of writer's cramp with sodium valproate and baclofen. A case report.
Treatment of 27-year-old Black man with writer's cramp with a combination of sodium valproate (Epilim) and baclofen (Lioresal) resulted in dramatic improvement of symptoms and signs. The possible mechanism of action of these drugs is discussed. This combination should be tried in the initial management of this syndrome.
D000328:Adult; D001418:Baclofen / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006236:Handwriting; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009128:Muscle Spasticity / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014635:Valproic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D014635:Valproic Acid; D001418:Baclofen