Parkinsonian syndrome induced by amlodipine: case report.
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.
Teive
Hélio A G
HA
Movement Disorders Unit, Neurology Service, Hospital de Clínicas, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR Brazil. hagteive@mps.com.br
Germiniani
Francisco M B
FM
Werneck
Lineu César
LC
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
D017311:Amlodipine