Cervical dystonia: treatment
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Cervical dystonia: treatment. Clonazepam, Diazepam, Baclofen, Anticholinergic drugs: Diphenhydramine. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Oral treatments
- Clonazepam
- Diazepam
- Baclofen
- Anticholinergic drugs: Diphenhydramine
- Tetrabenazine ± Lithium
Botulinum toxin: types
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Chemo-denervation
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS)
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Surgical treatment
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Investigational treatments
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Other treatments
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References
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- Vidailhet M, Jutras M-F, Grabli D, Roze E. Deep brain stimulation for dystonia. JNNP 2013; 84:1029-1042.
- Crowner BE. Cervical dystonia: disease profile and clinical management. Phys Ther 2007; 87:1511-1526.
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- Marion MH, Humberstone M, Grunewald R, Wimalaratna S. British Neurotoxin Network recommendations for managing cervical dystonia in patients with a poor response to botulinum toxin. Pract Neurol 2016; 16:288-295.
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