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Akathisia

open access: yes, 2010
Akathisia is characterized by a subjective report of inner restlessness and inability to sit still, relieved by moving about. When sitting, the patient usually has repetitive movements that involve primarily the legs and trunk. The prevalence of akathisia in neuroleptic-treated people ranges between 20 and 75%.
Jean-Michel Scherrmann   +199 more
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Akathisia in Parkinson's disease

Movement Disorders, 1994
AbstractThis study evaluated the prevalence and clinical characteristics of akathisia in a tertiary care Parkinson's disease (PD) practice, and assessed the agreement between investigators for the diagnosis of akathisia in PD, and the sensitivity and specificity of a brief patient questionnaire.
Cynthia Comella
exaly   +3 more sources

Antiemetics, Akathisia, and Pregnancy

open access: yesPsychosomatics, 2007
Gastrointestinal disorders are common in pregnant women. These disorders are often treated with antiemetic medications that block central dopaminergic neurotransmission. Dopamine antagonists can cause akathisia. Hormonal changes and other factors may place pregnant women at increased risk for the development of severe antiemetic-induced akathisia.
Wright, Katherine
openaire   +3 more sources

Serum iron levels in schizophrenic patients with or without akathisia

open access: yesEuropean Neuropsychopharmacology, 2003
The pathophysiology of akathisia still remains controversial. Iron deficiency was proposed to be an important factor in the development of akathisia.
Bilal Ustundag   +2 more
exaly   +2 more sources

Akathisia

2022
Abstract Akathisia is a frequently overlooked syndrome characterized by the subjective complaint of restlessness often with objective increase in movements, including pacing, rocking, and inability to sit or stand still. It is usually noticed within days or weeks of either starting or stopping antipsychotic treatment or changing dosage ...
Satyajit Mohite   +3 more
openaire   +1 more source

Akathisia Induced by Gabapentin Withdrawal

open access: yesAnnals of Pharmacotherapy, 2011
OBJECTIVE: To report a case of akathisia in a patient with type 2 diabetes after abrupt discontinuation of gabapentin. CASE SUMMARY: A 76-year-old female with type 2 diabetes was admitted for change in mental status, agitation, and restless limb ...
Sharon See
exaly   +2 more sources

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