Improvement of blepharospasm with Zolpidem

Mov Disord. 2004 Aug;19(8):967-8. doi: 10.1002/mds.20085.

Abstract

Zolpidem (ZLP) is an imidazopyridine that binds to GABA receptors. We report on improvement of blepharospasm in 3 patients treated with ZLP. The GABAergic action of this drug on the output structures of the basal ganglia could explain the improvement of blepharospasm in these patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Blepharospasm / drug therapy*
  • GABA Agonists / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pyridines / therapeutic use*
  • Zolpidem

Substances

  • GABA Agonists
  • Pyridines
  • Zolpidem