Benign Essential Tremor Flashcards
1
Q
An 80 year old man presents with a fine tremor. It is more prominent when he tries to move voluntarily, he says it is worse when he is tired, stressed, or after he has had a cup of coffee. He says once he has a glass of whiskey it improves and he doesn’t notice it in his sleep. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A
Benign essential tremor
2
Q
What is the management of benign essential tremor? (2)
A
Propranolol
Primidone (anti epileptic)
