Ciprofloxacin-induced palatal tremor

Mov Disord. 2007 May 15;22(7):1038-43. doi: 10.1002/mds.21452.

Abstract

We describe an 84-year-old man with an unusual clinical presentation of palatal tremor in association with ciprofloxacin treatment. The patient had rhythmical movements not only of the soft palate but also of the face and trunk. Complete resolution of the symptoms occurred 2 days after discontinuation of ciprofloxacin and administration of sodium valproate. This is the first reported case of palatal tremor secondary to the use of ciprofloxacin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anti-Infective Agents / adverse effects*
  • Ciprofloxacin / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Palate, Soft / drug effects*
  • Review Literature as Topic
  • Tremor / chemically induced*
  • Tremor / pathology

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Ciprofloxacin