Citalopram-induced jaw tremor.
A variety of medications can induce or enhance a tremor. Tremors most commonly affect the limbs, especially the arms. We report a patient who presented with a 5-6 Hz jaw tremor with a temporal association with the administration of citalopram. To our knowledge, this is the first report in literature, of a transient jaw tremor associated with citalopram. According to the current data, citalopram-induced jaw tremor can be explained by an indirect inhibitory effect on central dopaminergic activity.
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Ozel Ege Saglik Hastanesi, Alsancak, 35040 Bornova, Izmir, Turkey. neuroquantology@yahoo.com
D015283:Citalopram / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007568:Jaw / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008406:Masseter Muscle / Q000503:physiopathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014202:Tremor / Q000139:chemically induced*
D015283:Citalopram; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors