POSTANOXIC ACTION MYOCLONUS (LANCE-ADAMS SYNDROME) RESPONDING TO VALPROATE

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ROLLINSON, RD
GILLIGAN, BS
机构
[1] ALFRED HOSP,PRAHRAN 3181,VICTORIA,AUSTRALIA
[2] WAKE FOREST UNIV,BOWMAN GRAY SCH MED,DEPT NEUROL,WINSTON SALEM,NC 27103
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10.1001/archneur.1979.00500370074019
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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A patient with postanoxic action myoclonus (Lance-Adams syndrome) was severely disabled with this movement disorder. Valproate sodium was administered orally, with complete resolution of the myoclonus. This favorable response has been maintained for two years. Excessive yawning, the only side effect encountered, was dose related and was abolished with the addition of pimozide to the drug regimen. © 1979, American Medical Association. All rights reserved.
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