brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders
Myoclonus
Treatment of Myoclonus
Correction of the cause if possible Drugs to lessen symptoms The cause of myoclonus is corrected if possible. For example, drugs that can cause myoclonus are stopped. A high or low blood sugar level is corrected, and kidney failure is treated with hemodialysis. If the cause cannot be corrected, certain(such as valproate andlevetiracetam) orclonazepam(a mild sedative) may lessen symptoms. 