Although it is uncommon for seizures to present as dizziness, epileptic vertigo deserves a special mention because it responds well to treatment with anticonvulsant medication. Historical clues include a history of very brief spinning sensations or "quick spins". The patient may also have a history ...
There are some reports of potentially dangerous interactions between fluoxetine and certain cardiovascular agents. Inhibition of the oxidative metabolism of beta blockers (metoprolol, propranolol), which is partly mediated by CYP-2D6, may explain the occurrence of severe bradycardia or heart block in pa...
We used a starting dose of 1 mg/kg per day in three divided doses, increasing it to 2 mg/kg per day after 1 week if tolerated. Six of our patients have responded very well to the treatment and have had no side effects to date. The propranolol was stopped in one case owing to ...