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Medications for X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism

Doctors speaking in a hallway — Drs. Ellen Penney and Ann Hunt, members of the Mass General clinical team.

While there is no cure for XDP, physicians may prescribe medications to help manage symptoms.

Parkinsonian symptoms may be alleviated with the use of medication, primarily carbidopa/levodopa and anticholinergic agents
Zolpidem may be of benefit in relieving jaw dystonia
Injection of botulinum toxin can be effective in alleviating dystonia in discrete body regions, such as the jaw or neck

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