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Parkinsonian syndrome induced by amlodipine: Case Report
Author(s) -
Teive Hélio A.G.,
Germiniani Francisco M.B.,
Werneck Lineu César
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
movement disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.352
H-Index - 198
eISSN - 1531-8257
pISSN - 0885-3185
DOI - 10.1002/mds.10185
Subject(s) - amlodipine , discontinuation , parkinsonism , medicine , blood pressure , disease
An elderly patient who developed marked symptoms of parkinsonism in response to amlodipine for the treatment of arterial systemic hypertension is described. She had a complete reversal of her motor symptoms after discontinuation of the drug. © 2002 Movement Disorder Society