Pathological hiccups: management
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Pathological hiccups: management. Baclofen, Gabapentin, Chlorpromazine, Carbamazepine, Metoclopramide, Haloperidol. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Drug treatments
- Baclofen
- Gabapentin
- Chlorpromazine
- Carbamazepine
- Metoclopramide
- Haloperidol
- Amitriptyline
- Lidocaine
- Nimodipine
- Valproate
Respiratory manoeuvres
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Nasopharyngeal stimulation
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Vagus nerve stimulation
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Stomach evacuation
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Phrenic nerve calming techniques
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Psychological treatments
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Other treatments
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References
- Eisenacher A, Spiske J. Persistent hiccups (singultus) as the presenting symptom of medullary cavernoma. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2011; 108:822-826.
- Launois S, Bizec JL, Whitelaw WA, Cabane J, Derenne JPh. Hiccup in adults: an overview. Eur Respir J 1993; 6:563-575.
- Lance J, Bassil GT. Familial intractable hiccup relieved by Baclofen. Lancet 1989; 8657:276-277.
