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Medications for essential tremor

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: How effective are β-blockers and other first-line agents for essential tremor? Older, small randomized controlled trials (RCTs) show that propranolol reduces tremor severity (about 2 points more than placebo on 10- to 15-point scales) and leads to patients feeling “definitely better” in 64%

Source: Canadian Family Physician

DOI: 10.46747/cfp.7202112

Authors: Allison Paige, Samantha S. Moe

Institutions: University of Manitoba, College of Family Physicians of Canada

Language: English

Topic: Neurological disorders and treatments

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7128721569