Improvement of blepharospasm with Zolpidem

doi:10.1002/mds.20085

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DOI: 10.1002/mds.20085

Improvement of blepharospasm with Zolpidem

Published Aug 1, 2004 · N. Garretto, J. Bueri, R. D. Rey

Movement Disorders

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Abstract

Zolpidem (ZLP) is an imidazopyridine that binds to GABA receptors. We report on improvement of blepharospasm in 3 patients treated with ZLP. The GABAergic action of this drug on the output structures of the basal ganglia could explain the improvement of blepharospasm in these patients. © 2004 Movement Disorder Society

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Zolpidem may improve blepharospasm in patients by binding to GABA receptors, potentially due to its GABAergic action on the output structures of the basal ganglia.

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