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Author(s): 
GJA Macphee
Journal Issue: 
Volume 35: Issue 3: 2005

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Abstract

 

This  short  report  describes  a  case  of  drug  induced  parkinsonism associated  with  the  use  of  sodium  valproate  therapy  as  a  mood  stabiliser.  The clinical  utility  of  FP-CIT  SPECT  scanning  in  the  differential  diagnosis  of parkinsonism and tremor disorders is briefly reviewed.  The importance of early recognition  of  valproate-induced  parkinsonism  is  emphasised  since  this  clinical syndrome is largely reversible after drug withdrawal.
 

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