Abstract
A child with the major form of hyperekplexia is presented who stopped ambulating because of frequent unexpected falls associated with acoustic and visual stimuli. A combination of clobazam and clonazepam was well tolerated and was rapidly and dramatically effective in eliminating the falls and restoring ambulation.
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