Treatment of imbalance with varenicline (Chantix®): report of a patient with fragile X tremor/ataxia syndrome

被引:19
作者
Zesiewicz, T. A. [1 ]
Sullivan, K. L. [1 ]
Freeman, A. [2 ]
Juncos, J. L. [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ S Florida, Parkinson Res Fdn Ctr Excellence, Tampa, FL 34677 USA
[2] Emory Univ, Sch Med, Dept Neurol, Div Movement Disorders, Atlanta, GA 30322 USA
来源
ACTA NEUROLOGICA SCANDINAVICA | 2009年 / 119卷 / 02期
关键词
ataxia; imbalance; varenicline; Chantix; fragile X-associated tremor; ataxia syndrome; movement disorders; NICOTINE; RECEPTORS; ATAXIA;
D O I
10.1111/j.1600-0404.2008.01070.x
中图分类号
R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
学科分类号
摘要
We describe the case of a man with Fragile X tremor/ataxia syndrome, whose ataxia and imbalance improved with the use of varenicline (Chantix((R))) and reverted to baseline 10 days after varenicline was discontinued. Varenicline was started as part of a smoking cessation program.
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页码:135 / 138
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