It worked once.
I have Cervical Dystonia I want to know what drug is available besides Botox .
- Asked
- 12 Apr 2011 by Raymond1
- Updated
- 10 Nov 2014
- Topics
- botox, cervical dystonia, dystonia
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suzanne66
12 Apr 2011
There are several different classes of drugs which work in different ways to help reduce spasms and pain.
No one treatment has been found universally effective.
1. Drugs which reduces the level of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine include
trihexyphenidyl, benztropine, and procyclidine HCl.
2.GABA-regulating drugs include the muscle relaxants diazepam, lorazepam, clonazepam, and baclofen.
3. Drugs which increase dopamine effects include levodopa/carbidopa and bromocriptine.
4.Anticonvulsants including carbamazepine
For more information see:
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/dystonias/detail_dystonias.htm
Bluefox
31 Jan 2012
Further Information
- Botox Information for Consumers
- Botox Information for Healthcare Professionals (includes dosage details)
- Side Effects of Botox (detailed)
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