Lower limb flexor reflex: Comparisons between drug-induced akathisia and restless legs syndrome
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DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2017.01.042
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Akathisia is characterized by restlessness and crawling sensations similar to restless legs syndrome (RLS). Long latency flexor reflex (LLFR) which has helped to advance RLS pathophysiology has never been investigated in akathisia.… read more here.
Keywords: akathisia; llfr; flexor reflex; legs syndrome ... See more keywords
M47. AKATHISIA AND ATYPICAL ANTIPSYCHOTICS: EXPLORING ASSOCIATIONS TO SUICIDALITY AND AGITATION
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DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbaa030.359
Abstract: Abstract Background Antipsychotic associated akathisia is a highly relevant clinical phenomenon. The common side effect can be stigmatizing, cause subjective distress and depression, lead to medication noncompliance and be potentially disabling for patients with psychosis.… read more here.
Keywords: depression; akathisia; atypical antipsychotics; suicidality ... See more keywords
Pathophysiology and management of Akathisia 70 years after the introduction of the chlorpromazine, the first antipsychotic.
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DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202101_26386
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Akathisia is among the most troubling effects of psychiatric drugs as it is associated with significant distress on behalf of the patients, and it limits treatment adherence. Though it most commonly presents during treatment… read more here.
Keywords: akathisia; treatment; management; pathophysiology management ... See more keywords