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Re: Dystonia and General Anesthesia
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Re: Dystonia and General Anesthesia
by CCF Neurolgy MD - AY, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By CCF Neurology MD - AY on December 16, 1998 at 03:40:08:
In Reply to: Dystonia and General Anesthesia posted by Erin on December 15, 1998 at 20:40:50:
Can generalized dystonia be caused by general anesthesia during routine
surgery? Some dystonias are drug-induced, but has this particular cause
ever been documented?
Thanks so much!
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Thanks for your question. Two mild intravenous anesthetics - Propofol and
Fentanyl, frequently used during the induction phase of the general
anesthesia, are know to cause dystonia in some patients. Another medication,
Compazine (an anti-emetic), can also cause dystonic type reactions. These
side-effects can be relatively easily counter-acted with Benadryl.
I hope this information is helpful. Best of luck.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only.
Please consult your doctor regarding diagnostic and treatment options.
In Reply to: Dystonia and General Anesthesia posted by Erin on December 15, 1998 at 20:40:50:
Can generalized dystonia be caused by general anesthesia during routine
surgery? Some dystonias are drug-induced, but has this particular cause
ever been documented?
Thanks so much!
=
Thanks for your question. Two mild intravenous anesthetics - Propofol and
Fentanyl, frequently used during the induction phase of the general
anesthesia, are know to cause dystonia in some patients. Another medication,
Compazine (an anti-emetic), can also cause dystonic type reactions. These
side-effects can be relatively easily counter-acted with Benadryl.
I hope this information is helpful. Best of luck.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only.
Please consult your doctor regarding diagnostic and treatment options.
