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Metyrosine and Extrapyramidal symptoms

Generic Name: metyrosine
Dosage Forms: n.a.
Other Brand Names: Demser

Result of checking the interaction of drug Metyrosine and disease Extrapyramidal symptoms for safety when used together.

Check result:

Metyrosine <> Extrapyramidal symptoms

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) have occurred in approximately 10% of patients receiving metyrosine. EPS include drooling, speech difficulty, and tremor. Trismus and parkinsonian syndrome have been reported. Therapy with metyrosine should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposition to EPS or Parkinson's disease. Dosage reduction or discontinuation of metyrosine may be necessary.

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