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trihexyphenidyl and Blepharospasm

trihexyphenidyl has been researched along with Blepharospasm in 8 studies

Trihexyphenidyl: One of the centrally acting MUSCARINIC ANTAGONISTS used for treatment of PARKINSONIAN DISORDERS and drug-induced extrapyramidal movement disorders and as an antispasmodic.

Blepharospasm: Excessive winking; tonic or clonic spasm of the orbicularis oculi muscle.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A 64-year-old woman with blepharospasm, sustained clenching of the jaw, antecollis, and a strained, high-pitched phonation continued chronic trihexyphenidyl therapy despite the lack of any obvious benefit."7.67Life-threatening cranial dystonia following trihexyphenidyl withdrawal. ( Giménez-Roldán, S; Martín, M; Mateo, D, 1989)
"Blepharospasm is a chronic condition characterized by involuntary spasmodic closure of the eyelid(s)."5.27Blepharospasm: a case study comparison of trihexyphenidyl (Artane) versus EMG biofeedback. ( Barkemeyer, CA; Brantley, PJ; Carnrike, CL; Faulstich, ME, 1985)
"A 64-year-old woman with blepharospasm, sustained clenching of the jaw, antecollis, and a strained, high-pitched phonation continued chronic trihexyphenidyl therapy despite the lack of any obvious benefit."3.67Life-threatening cranial dystonia following trihexyphenidyl withdrawal. ( Giménez-Roldán, S; Martín, M; Mateo, D, 1989)
"In patients with cranial dystonia, we compared the effects of central anticholinergic, peripheral anticholinergic, and placebo treatments in a double-blind crossover study."2.65Cranial dystonia: double-blind crossover study of anticholinergics. ( Carter, J; deGarmo, P; Hammerstad, JP; Nutt, JG, 1984)
"Clonic torticollis were less frequently associated to pain."1.28[Craniocervical dystonia and facial hemispasm: clinical and pharmacological characteristics of 52 patients]. ( Astarloa, R; de Yébenes, JG; Morales, B; Peñafiel, N; Rábano, J, 1991)
"Blepharospasm is a chronic condition characterized by involuntary spasmodic closure of the eyelid(s)."1.27Blepharospasm: a case study comparison of trihexyphenidyl (Artane) versus EMG biofeedback. ( Barkemeyer, CA; Brantley, PJ; Carnrike, CL; Faulstich, ME, 1985)

Research

Studies (8)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19906 (75.00)18.7374
1990's2 (25.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Nutt, JG2
Hammerstad, JP2
Carter, JH1
deGarmo, P2
Carter, J1
Volow, MR1
Cavenar, JO1
Grosch, WN1
Shipley, RH1
Myers, M1
Krack, P1
Marion, MH1
Astarloa, R1
Morales, B1
Peñafiel, N1
Rábano, J1
de Yébenes, JG1
Giménez-Roldán, S1
Mateo, D1
Martín, M1
Brantley, PJ1
Carnrike, CL2
Faulstich, ME2
Barkemeyer, CA1
Williamson, DA1

Reviews

1 review available for trihexyphenidyl and Blepharospasm

ArticleYear
Blepharospasm and Meige syndrome: a review of diagnostic, aetiological and treatment approaches.
    Journal of psychosomatic research, 1985, Volume: 29, Issue:1

    Topics: Acetylcholine; Basal Ganglia; Basal Ganglia Diseases; Behavior Therapy; Biofeedback, Psychology; Ble

1985

Trials

2 trials available for trihexyphenidyl and Blepharospasm

ArticleYear
Meige syndrome: treatment with trihexyphenidyl.
    Advances in neurology, 1983, Volume: 37

    Topics: Aged; Blepharospasm; Clinical Trials as Topic; Double-Blind Method; Dystonia; Eyelid Diseases; Femal

1983
Cranial dystonia: double-blind crossover study of anticholinergics.
    Neurology, 1984, Volume: 34, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Analysis of Variance; Blepharospasm; Clinical Trials as Topic; Double-Blind Method; Dys

1984

Other Studies

5 other studies available for trihexyphenidyl and Blepharospasm

ArticleYear
The diagnostic dilemma of blepharospasm.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1980, Volume: 137, Issue:5

    Topics: Blepharospasm; Conversion Disorder; Diagnosis, Differential; Eyelid Diseases; Humans; Male; Middle A

1980
"Apraxia of lid opening," a focal eyelid dystonia: clinical study of 32 patients.
    Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society, 1994, Volume: 9, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Apraxias; Blepharospasm; Botulinum Toxins; Dose-Response Relationshi

1994
[Craniocervical dystonia and facial hemispasm: clinical and pharmacological characteristics of 52 patients].
    Revista clinica espanola, 1991, Volume: 189, Issue:7

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Blepharospasm; Clonazepam; Facial Nerve Diseases; Female; Humans; Male; Mid

1991
Life-threatening cranial dystonia following trihexyphenidyl withdrawal.
    Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society, 1989, Volume: 4, Issue:4

    Topics: Aged; Airway Obstruction; Blepharospasm; Deglutition Disorders; Dystonia; Female; Humans; Substance

1989
Blepharospasm: a case study comparison of trihexyphenidyl (Artane) versus EMG biofeedback.
    Biofeedback and self-regulation, 1985, Volume: 10, Issue:2

    Topics: Biofeedback, Psychology; Blepharospasm; Blinking; Electromyography; Eyelid Diseases; Female; Humans;

1985