Akathisia
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Background
- Defined as restlessness, inability to sit still, distressing disquiet
- Commonly caused as a medication side effect (e.g. prochlorperazine, droperidol)
Clinical Features
- Restlessness, inability to sit still, distressing disquiet
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
Workup
- Generally not required
Diagnosis
- Clinical diagnosis
Management
- Diphenhydramine (50mg PO/IM/IV) OR benztropine (1-2mg IV)[1][2]
Disposition
See Also
External Links
References
- ↑ Pringsheim T, Gardner D, Addington D, et al. The Assessment and Treatment of Antipsychotic-Induced Akathisia. Can J Psychiatry. 2018;63(11):719-729. doi:10.1177/0706743718760288
- ↑ Rice, J. CoreEM.net - Akathisia. https://coreem.net/core/akathisia/ Accessed: Oct 4, 2021.