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Flumazenil, a GABA antagonist, may improve features of Parkinson's disease

✍ Scribed by William G. Ondo; Christine Hunter

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
Year: 2003
Tongue: English
Weight: 56 KB
Volume: 18
Category: Article
ISSN: 0885-3185
DOI: 10.1002/mds.10426

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Abstract

Manipulation of γ‐aminobutyrate (GABA) system has been little studied in Parkinson's disease, despite the fact that GABA subserves a large part of the basal ganglia, including the outflow tracts. To test whether antagonism of GABA could improve features of PD, we administered open label intravenous flumazenil to eight practically defined off patients and assessed UPDRS scores, bilateral 1‐minute hand‐tapping speed, and timed gait tests. Patients demonstrated significantly greater tapping speed, which peaked 40 minutes after injection (P < 0.05). Total motor Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale scores modestly improved (P < 0.05). There were no adverse events. Mechanisms by which flumazenil could improve PD are discussed. © 2003 Movement Disorder Society

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