Re: Akathisia » SLS

Posted by ed_uk2010 on September 16, 2010, at 13:50:19

In reply to Re: Akathisia » ed_uk2010, posted by SLS on September 15, 2010, at 17:20:37

> > The best way to treat akathisia is to discontinue or significantly reduce the dose of the drug which is causing it.
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> If the offending drug is absolutely necessary, besides propranolol, what other remedies are available? I have read things suggesting that clonidine, mirtazapine, and cyproheptadine are effective.
I think akathisia is a sign that the antipsychotic dose is too high ie. excessive dopamine antagonism is present. Akathisia is very distressing and can lead to an exacerbation of psychosis. Benzodiazepines such as diazepam and anticholinergics such as diphenhydramine can be used temporarily.

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