Patients with idiopathic tremor take propranolol has a certain effect, but also with the use of other drugs, if necessary, should be surgical treatment.
Idiopathic tremor taking propranolol has a certain therapeutic effect, can effectively reduce the amplitude of limb tremor, is the first choice of drugs for the treatment of idiopathic tremor. In specific scenarios, such as social places, public transportation speech tremor obvious people, can be applied temporarily in advance, but also with the application of sotalol and other drug therapy.
Adverse effects of propranolol commonly include bradycardia, hypotension, and erectile dysfunction. The drug is contraindicated if the patient also has chronic obstructive airway disease, heart failure or peripheral vascular disease.
Patients with more severe idiopathic tremor, which adversely affects daily life, may also consider surgical treatment, such as deep brain electrical stimulation and thalamus disruption, when medication is not effective.
During the treatment, it is important to follow the doctor’s instructions and use the medication reasonably to prevent adverse reactions caused by improper use of medication.