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tremor at rest

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tremor at rest
Neurology A tremor typical of Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism, which may be evoked by neuroleptics or other dopamine-blockers–eg, prochlorperazine and metochlopramide; TARs can affect any body part, and may be markedly asymmetrical; they are classically seen with flexion-extension movement of elbow, pronation-supination of forearm, and movement of thumbs across the fingers–'pill rolling' Frequency 3–7 Hz; TARs disappear with movement, return at rest Management Dopaminergics, anticholinergics


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