Propranolol and Hyperthyroidism: Reversal of Upper Motor Neuron Signs

Martin P. Rothberg; Robert T. Shebert; Gerald S. Levey; Robert B. Daroff

doi:10.1001/jama.1974.03240070051031

Propranolol and Hyperthyroidism: Reversal of Upper Motor Neuron Signs

Martin P. Rothberg, Robert T. Shebert, Gerald S. Levey, Robert B. Daroff

Neurology

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Upper motor neuron signs of weakness, spasticity, and hyperreflexia are infrequent complications of hyperthyroidism. This article describes a patient with these signs, which improved dramatically and promptly after institution of propranolol hydrochloride therapy.

Original language	English (US)
Number of pages	1
Journal	JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association
Volume	230
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1974.03240070051031
State	Published - Nov 18 1974

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