1.
Mov Disord
; 3(4): 290-4, 1988.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-3211175
ABSTRACT
A 29-year-old patient with nocturnal episodes of paroxysmal dystonia is described. In addition, attacks could be provoked by stimulation of his right foot. Treatment with phenytoin resulted in a marked reduction in the frequency of the episodes.
Subject(s)
Dystonia/physiopathology , Reflex/physiology , Sleep Stages/physiology , Adult , Dystonia/drug therapy , Electroencephalography , Foot/innervation , Humans , Male , Phenytoin/therapeutic use , Touch/physiology
2.
Clin Neuropharmacol
; 10(4): 365-9, 1987 Aug.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-3503680
ABSTRACT
A case of a mentally retarded patient with sporadic paroxysmal dystonia, unresponsive to anticonvulsant therapy, is described. He had a long-standing history of neuroleptic drug intake. Trihexyphenidyl in a total daily dosage of 20 mg totally suppressed the crises.