The Effect of Escitalopram on Central Serotonergic and Dopaminergic Systems in Patients with Cervical Dystonia, and Its Relationship with Clinical Treatment Effects: A Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial

<i>Purpose:</i> The pathophysiology of cervical dystonia (CD) is thought to be related to changes in dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain. We performed a double-blind trial with escitalopram (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor; SSRI) in patients with CD. Here, we report on chan...

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Main Authors: Evelien Zoons, Marina A.J. Tijssen, Yasmine E.M. Dreissen, Marenka Smit, Jan Booij
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Biomolecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/10/6/880