title: Parkinsonian syndrome induced by amlodipine: case report.
abstract: An elderly patient who developed marked symptoms of parkinsonism in response to amlodipine for the treatment of arterial systemic hypertension is described. She had a complete reversal of her motor symptoms after discontinuation of the drug.
authors.affiliation: Movement Disorders Unit, Neurology Service, Hospital de Clínicas, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR Brazil. hagteive@mps.com.br
authors.forename: Hélio A G
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Teive
authors.forename: Francisco M B
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Germiniani
authors.forename: Lineu César
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Werneck
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017311:Amlodipine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy*; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000187:drug effects; D020734:Parkinsonian Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis
chemical_list: D017311:Amlodipine