Drug-induced tremor


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Definition

Drug-induced tremor is shaking (tremor) due to the use of medication. The shaking occurs when you move or try to move and is not associated with other symptoms.


Alternative Names

Tremor - drug-induced


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Drug-induced tremors are a simple muscular response to certain medications. Drugs that can cause tremors include the following:

  • Mood stabilizers such as lithium carbonate
  • Bronchodilators such as theophylline and Alupent
  • Anticonvulsants such as valproic acid and Depakote
  • Immunosuppressants such as cyclosporine
  • Stimulants such as caffeine


Review Date: 08/26/2006
Reviewed By: Gail A. Kang, M.D., San Francisco VA Parkinson's Disease Research, Education, & Clinical Center, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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