G25.0
GENERAL MEASURES
Exclude and manage alternate causes, such as drugs, thyrotoxicosis and hyperadrenergic states. Occasionally a patient may present with essential tremor and an additional neurological condition, which may make the diagnosis difficult.
MEDICINE TREATMENT
If tremor is severe and interfering with normal daily activity:
- Propranolol, oral,
- Start at 20 mg daily and titrate as needed up to 80 mg 8 hourly.
- Monitor BP.