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Journal Article 
Clonazepam in the treatment of essential palatal tremors 
Pandurangi, AA; Nayak, RB; Bhogale, GS; Patil, NM; Chate, SS; Chattopadhaya, S 
2012 
Yes 
Indian Journal of Pharmacology
ISSN: 0253-7613
EISSN: 19983751 
44 
4 
528-530 
English 
23087522 
WOS:000307638800023 
Essential Palatal tremor (EPT) is a rare disorder presenting as unilateral or bilateral rhythmic involuntary movements of the soft palate. There is mention of the utility of benzodiazepines like clonazepam probably because of their gamma amino butyric acid (GABA) agonistic property. But no reports are available for the same. Here we report a 30-year old married female patient who presented with the complaints of pain in the lower part of face, behind the ears, back side of neck and clicking sound in her. General physical examination (GPE) revealed symmetrical rhythmic flapping movements of the soft palate and the uvula. Central nervous system (CNS) examination did not reveal any focal deficits and Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain was normal. She was diagnosed as having EPT and treated successfully with clonazepam. 
Benzodiazepines; clonazepam; essential palatal tremors; palatal tremors 
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