Gabapentin in the treatment of hemifacial spasm

被引:30
作者
Daniele, O
Caravaglios, G
Marchini, C
Mucchiut, M
Capus, L
Natalè, E
机构
[1] Univ Palermo, Ist Neuropsichiat, I-90133 Palermo, Italy
[2] Univ Udine, Neurol Clin, I-33100 Udine, Italy
[3] Univ Trieste, Neurol Clin, I-34127 Trieste, Italy
[4] Osped Civ Palermo, Div Neurol, Palermo, Italy
来源
ACTA NEUROLOGICA SCANDINAVICA | 2001年 / 104卷 / 02期
关键词
hemifacial spasm; abnormal muscle activity; vascular decompression;
D O I
10.1034/j.1600-0404.2001.104002110.x
中图分类号
R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
学科分类号
摘要
Objectives - To evaluate the efficacy of gabapentin in the treatment of hernifacial spasm. Material and methods - Twenty-three patients with hemifacial spasm not suitable for Surgery or therapy with botulinum toxin were treated with gabapentin. The main efficacy parameter was the percentage of spasm reduction. Results - A clinically significant reduction of spasms was obtained by 16 patients. Conclusion - Gabapentin was effective and safe in reducing hernifacial spasm in 16 out 23 (69.6%,) patients.
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页码:110 / 112
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