* Glucose or other carbohydrates can be given during an attack and may reduce the severity. * Intravenous calcium decreases activity of sodium channels. It may stop sudden attacks. * Diuretics such as furosemide may be needed to stop sudden attacks; acetazolamide and thiazide diuretics such as chlorothiazide are also effective. * Intravenous glucose and insulin stimulates potassium uptake into the cell by the Na-K ATPase and may reduce weakness without a loss of total body potassium. * A high-carbohydrate diet may be recommended. * Avoidance of other known attack triggers.
Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis
Hypokalemic periodic paralysis
Potassium-aggravated myotonia
Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis
Paroxysmal exercise-induced dystonia
Myotonia congenita
Glycine encephalopathy
Thyrotoxic myopathy