Propranolol in yawning prophylaxis: a case report - 01/05/12
Doi : 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2011.09.021
Ahmad Ghanizadeh, M.D. ⁎ 
Research Center for Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
Department of Psychiatry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
⁎Research Center for Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Department of Psychiatry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. Tel.: +98 711 627 93 19; fax: +98 711 627 93 19.
Abstract |
Objective |
Yawning is a frequent behavior with circadian effects. Sometimes, its frequency is very high and it is disturbing. However, there is no evidence-based treatment for yawning.
Method |
This is a case report of a man with severe yawning from about 2 years ago.
Results |
Yawning reduced after taking propranolol.
Conclusion |
Current evidence suggests that propranolol may decrease yawning through its thermoregulation effect. It is worthwhile conducting controlled clinical trials to study whether propranolol is an effective treatment for yawning.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Sleep, Bruxism, Propranolol, Treatment
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Vol 34 - N° 3
P. 320.e7-320.e9 - mai 2012 Retour au numéro
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