Drug-induced myoclonus was usually reversible following withdrawal of the offending drug [10, 44], and only a single case of persistent myoclonus has been reported . We here describe the characteristics of myoclonus caused by the four classes of drugs most often reported in relation to myoclonus (opiates, antidepressants, antipsychotics, and
A wide variety of drugs can cause myoclonus. To illustrate this, we first discuss two personally observed cases, one presenting with generalized, but facial-predominant, myoclonus that was induced by amantadine; and the other presenting with propriospinal myoclonus triggered by an antibiotic. We then review the literature on drugs that may cause myoclonus, extracting the corresponding clinical
Myoclonus is a sudden, abrupt, brief, 'shock-like' involuntary movement caused by muscular contractions ('positive myoclonus') or a sudden brief lapse of muscle contraction in active postural muscles ('negative myoclonus' or 'asterixis'). Various disorders can cause myoclonus including neurodegenera
by S Dilwali 2024Other medications reported to cause myoclonus include anticonvulsants such The mechanism causing subcortical drug-induced myoclonus remains unclear.
Myoclonus is a sudden, abrupt, brief, shock-like involuntary movement caused by muscular contractions ( positive myoclonus ) or a sudden brief lapse of muscle contraction in active postural muscles ( negative myoclonus or asterixis ). Various disorders can cause myoclonus including neurodegenerative and systemic metabolic disorders and CNS infections. In addition, myoclonus
by JB Kim 2024 Cited by 19Highlights. Pregabalin or gabapentin were found as the important cause of negative myoclonus. Negative myoclonus induced by the drugs can
Myoclonus is a sudden, abrupt, brief, 'shock-like' involuntary movement caused by muscular contractions ('positive myoclonus') or a sudden brief lapse of muscle contraction in active postural muscles ('negative myoclonus' or 'asterixis'). Various disorders can cause myoclonus including neurodegenera
2024 Cited by 41of certain myoclonus-causing drugs or their metabolites, thereby contributing It is the most common cause of segmental myoclonus and a common
the literature on drugs that may cause myoclonus, extracting the corresponding clinical phenotype and suggested underlying pathophysiology. The most fre-quently reported classes of drugs causing myoclonus include opiates, antidepressants, antipsychotics, and antibiotics. The distribution of myoclonus ranges from
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