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Transdermal scopolamine for peripheral vertigo (A double-blind study)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

T. Rahko  and
P. Karma
T. Rahko*
Affiliation:
Tampere, Finland
P. Karma
Affiliation:
Tampere, Finland
*
Dr. Tapani Rahko, Department of Otolaryngology, Tampere University Central Hospital, SF-33520 Tampere 52, Finland.
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Abstract

Transdermal scopolamine medication has been evaluated in 30 cases of acute peripheral vertigo. The double blind study revealed favourable effects, e.g. in Menière's disease. The best compromise between effect and side-effects was one active medication patch. The side-effects were those described for scopolamine, such as blurred vision and dryness of the mouth. Transdermal scopolamine seems to offer an alternative form of medication in acute peripheral vertigo.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 99 , Issue 7 , July 1985 , pp. 653 - 656
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1985

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