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
Comparative efficacy of akathisia treatments: A network meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1017/s1092852924000233
Abstract: Abstract Objective Akathisia, a common side effect of psychotropic medications, poses a significant challenge in neuropsychiatry, affecting up to 30% of patients on antipsychotics. Despite its prevalence, akathisia remains poorly understood, with difficulties in diagnosis,… read more here.
Keywords: comparative efficacy; treatment; efficacy; akathisia ... See more keywords
Incidence and Characteristics of Akathisia with Adjunctive Cariprazine Treatment in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder
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DOI: 10.1017/s1092852924001603
Abstract: Purpose Akathisia is a common adverse effect associated with use of dopamine receptor blocking agents.1,2 Symptoms of akathisia, in severe cases, may lead to discontinuation of treatment. Cariprazine is a dopamine D3-preferring D3/D2 receptor partial… read more here.
Keywords: adt; cariprazine adt; placebo; akathisia ... 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
Evaluation of akathisia in patients receiving selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors/serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors
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DOI: 10.1097/fbp.0000000000000797
Abstract: Akathisia is an underestimated but disturbing extrapyramidal side effect of antidepressants, which could reduce treatment compliance in mood disorders. This study aimed to investigate the frequency and risk factors in patients treated with selective serotonin… read more here.
Keywords: reuptake inhibitors; selective serotonin; inhibitors serotonin; akathisia ... See more keywords
Comparative efficacy and acceptability of treatment strategies for antipsychotic-induced akathisia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1101/2024.03.06.24303827
Abstract: Background: Antipsychotics are the treatment of choice for schizophrenia, but they often induce akathisia. However, comparative efficacy of treatment strategies for akathisia remains unclear. Design: We performed a systematic review and network meta-analyses (PROSPERO CRD42023450720).… read more here.
Keywords: akathisia; treatment strategies; treatment; network meta ... 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