Pathological hiccups: management
Evidence-based neurology checklist on pathological hiccups: management: Drug treatments Baclofen Gabapentin Chlorpromazine Carbamazepine Metoclopramide Haloperidol Amitriptyline Lidocaine Nimodipine Valproate Respiratory manoeuvres Nasopharyngeal stimulation Vagus nerve stimulation Stomach…
Drug treatments
- Baclofen
- Gabapentin
- Chlorpromazine
- Carbamazepine
- Metoclopramide
- Haloperidol
- Amitriptyline
- Lidocaine
- Nimodipine
- Valproate
Respiratory manoeuvres
Nasopharyngeal stimulation
Vagus nerve stimulation
Stomach evacuation
Phrenic nerve calming techniques
Psychological treatments
Other treatments
References
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- Launois S, Bizec JL, Whitelaw WA, Cabane J, Derenne JPh. Hiccup in adults: an overview. Eur Respir J 1993; 6:563-575.
- Lance J, Bassil GT. Familial intractable hiccup relieved by Baclofen. Lancet 1989; 8657:276-277.
