Hyperekplexia: management
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Hyperekplexia: management. Benzodiazepines: especially Clonazepam, Valproate: this possibly helps. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Treatment
- Benzodiazepines: especially Clonazepam
- Valproate: this possibly helps
Management of complications
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References
- Thomas RH, Chung SK, Wood SE, et al. Genotype-phenotype correlations in hyperekplexia: apnoeas, learning difficulties and speech delay. Brain 2013; 136:3085-3095.
- Gregory ML, Guzauskas GF, Edgar TS, et al. A novel GLRA1 mutation associated with an atypical hyperekplexia phenotype. J Child Neurol 2008; 23:1433-1438.
- Bakker MJ, van Dijk JG, Pramono A, Sutarni S, Tijssen MA. Latah: an Indonesian startle syndrome. Mov Disord 2013; 28:370-379.
