Propranolol in yawning prophylaxis: a case report

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 a...

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Published in:General hospital psychiatry 2012-05, Vol.34 (3), p.320.e7-320.e9
Main Author: Ghanizadeh, Ahmad, M.D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bruxism
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Propranolol
Propranolol - administration & dosage
Propranolol - pharmacology
Propranolol - therapeutic use
Psychiatry
Sleep
Treatment
Treatment Outcome
Yawning - drug effects
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0163-8343
1873-7714
DOI:10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2011.09.021