Drug-induced tremors.
Tremor is a common complaint for many patients. Caffeine and beta-adrenergic agonists are well-recognised drugs that cause or exacerbate tremors. Other tremorogenic drugs, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants, are less well recognised. Recognition of the drugs that can cause or exacerbate tremors can help prompt diagnosis, avoids unnecessary tests, and allows clinicians to quickly take corrective action (usually by discontinuing the tremor-inducing drugs). The aim of this review is to provide clinicians with current information on drugs that are associated with tremor and the correct treatment of these drug-induced tremors.
Morgan
John C
JC
Movement Disorders Program, Medical College of Georgia, Department of Neurology, Augusta, GA, USA.
Sethi
Kapil D
KD
D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists / Q000009:adverse effects; D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D006801:Humans; D014202:Tremor / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000145:classification / Q000628:therapy
D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists; D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000927:Anticonvulsants; D000928:Antidepressive Agents