Drug-Induced Tremor
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Drug-induced tremor is an involuntary, rhythmic, and repetitive movement of some part of the body—often the hands—that appears as an effect of the use of certain medications. It usually improves when the responsible treatment is adjusted.
How it presents: it is generally noticed when holding an object or maintaining a posture, and it can vary in intensity depending on the person and the medication involved.
When to discuss it with the doctor? If you notice a new tremor after starting a drug, it is worth mentioning it at your visit without stopping anything on your own, so that a professional can review the situation.
Which specialist evaluates it? The neurologist studies the characteristics of the tremor, and the internist, the geriatrician, or the pediatrician—depending on age—help review the underlying treatment. Raising it with whoever prescribed the medication is the first step toward finding the most suitable adjustment.
Data on 672 doctors who treat drug-induced tremor
Which specialist treats drug-induced tremor?
For drug-induced tremor, the recommended specialist to see is a geriatrician, a pediatrician, or a neurologist. This specialist can evaluate your symptoms and guide you on next steps. You can find specialists near you and schedule a consultation.
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Doctors specialized in drug-induced tremor
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. Karina Navalon García
Frequently asked questions
What is drug-induced tremor?
Drug-induced tremor is an involuntary, rhythmic, and repetitive movement of some part of the body—often the hands—that appears as an effect of the use of certain medications. It usually improves when the responsible treatment is adjusted.
Which doctor treats drug-induced tremor?
For drug-induced tremor, the recommended specialist to see is a geriatrician, a pediatrician, or a neurologist. This specialist can evaluate your symptoms and guide you on next steps. You can find specialists near you and schedule a consultation.