Which drug class helps reduce tremor in Parkinson disease by blocking muscarinic receptors?
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Correct answer: Anticholinergic drugs
Anticholinergic drugs such as benztropine reduce tremor by blocking muscarinic receptors. This helps restore the balance between acetylcholine and dopamine in the basal ganglia.
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