Tardive blepharospasm associated with cinnarizine use

Clin Neuropharmacol. 2006 Jul-Aug;29(4):187-9. doi: 10.1097/01.wnf.0000228806.41420.22.

Abstract

Objective: To report a patient with chronic blepharospasm possibly induced by the calcium-channel blocker cinnarizine.

Case report: A 53-year-old woman developed chronic blepharospasm during a prolonged therapy with calcium-channel blocker cinnarizine for the treatment of vertigo.

Conclusions: "Tardive blepharospasm" should be considered as a possible adverse effect of cinnarizine.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Blepharospasm / chemically induced*
  • Calcium Channel Blockers / adverse effects*
  • Cinnarizine / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Calcium Channel Blockers
  • Cinnarizine