How is Essential Tremor Treated?
If the essential tremor is not really interfering with the patient’s life, treatment may not be necessary. If treatment is necessary, medications are the most common method. The medications used can include: • Propranolol • Primidone • Antiseizure drugs • Calcium-channel blockers • Mild tranquilizers Botox can be beneficial to help weaken local hand muscles, in turn, reducing tremors. In severe causes, surgery can be done to implant a device in the brain that stimulates to help reduce tremors.
