Propranolol for essential tremors unrelated to Parkinson’s disease is a common treatment, especially for episodes triggered by a high anxiety event such as giving a speech.Â
Dosage
- Adult: 30 to 40 mg twice a day
- Child: Based on body weight, 0.5 to 1 mg/kg/day three times a day
Side Effects
- sleep disorders
- cold extremities
- abdominal pain
- constipation
- decreased appetite
- nausea
- diarrhea
- agitation
- dizziness
- drowsiness
- fatigue
- irritability
- nightmares
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