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Are medications used to treat dystonia?
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Yes: Several different kinds of medications can be helpful with dystonias, depending on the type of dystonia. Neurologists and psychiatrists generally have the most expertise for helping with dystonias.
Answered 4/16/2016
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Some try to help: There is no good treatment. Muscle relaxant medications can help at times. There have been attempts with neurotransmitter modifying agents (artane) with some benefit. Some cases get worse on medications, and may be appropriate for brain surgery techniques including deep brain stimulation.
Answered 9/28/2012
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