I was diagnosed with benign hand tremors by my neurologist. I was prescribed Primidone 50mg. This stuff is great, no more hand tremors and a return of strength to the effected hand. I was a little drowsy the first week of taking it, but when taken at bedtime, it can actually help you sleep. Now, I don't get the sleepy side effects, but my hand is tremor free. Even if I miss a dose, my hand im...
My daughter takes this drug for essential tremors. The tremors have helped minisculey but I don't like what it's doing to her face. She looks like a chipmunk. Her checks are so puffed out. I have to decide if the slight improvement is worth her looking like a freak
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/31/2008
Condition: Essential Tremor
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I had a severe reaction to this drug. It caused dizziness and delusionary dreams. I was only starting on 1/2 tablet (50mg) the minimal dosage, and could never get beyond the first dose.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/23/2007
Condition: Excessive Involuntary Trembling
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Improved handwriting, reducing fear of writing in public. Seems to have helped my depression and anxiety as well, even though not indicated for that.
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[email protected] | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/26/2007
Condition: Excessive Involuntary Trembling
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tired,sleepy,hard time walking,bad dreams,
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/26/2007
Condition: Excessive Involuntary Trembling
Overall rating 4.7
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
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