Dystonic crises in dopa-responsive dystonia induced by energy drinks

Wilson K.W. Fung; Kelly L. Bertram

doi:10.1136/practneurol-2018-001900

Dystonic crises in dopa-responsive dystonia induced by energy drinks

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Abstract

We present an interesting case of recurrent dystonic crises in dopa-responsive dystonia (DRD) likely induced by excessive consumption of aspartame-containing products, in particular sugar-free energy drinks. This has a strong practical value as acute presentations to the emergency department can be avoided in these susceptible individuals. Usual medical and dietary advice in the treatment of DRD would include the avoidance of high-dose phenylalanine-containing products, and to this we would advocate the avoidance of high-dose aspartame-containing products.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	268-269
Number of pages	2
Journal	Practical Neurology
Volume	19
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/practneurol-2018-001900
Publication status	Published - 1 Jun 2019
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

cerebral metabolism
dystonia
movement disorders

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