Medications for essential tremor

Canadian Family Physician 2026 Open access

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Authors: Allison Paige, Samantha Moe
DOI: 10.46747/cfp.7202112
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Abstract

How effective are β-blockers and other first-line agents for essential tremor? Older, small randomized controlled trials (RCTs) show that propranolol reduces tremor severity (about 2 points more than placebo on 10- to 15-point scales) and leads to patients feeling “definitely better” in 64%

Fields of Study & Subjects

Neurological disorders and treatments Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders

Publication details

Journal / source
Canadian Family Physician
Volume
72
Issue
2
Pages
112–112
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN