Question 1

what is it like to have akathisia?

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Akathisia.: Akathisia is the inner urge to move. It is often a side effect of antipsychotics. It is noty limited to the legs or extremities. It may occur at any time of the day and not necessarily at rest. Therefore it is different from restless leg syndrome.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of akathisia?

Accepted Answer

Can not sit still: Akathisia is a term to describe side effects of medication that makes it difficult to sit still.  There is a need to move.  This restlessness may be so severe to disrupt any social setting.  It is often associated with facial dyskinesia.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: akathisia?

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Akathisia: Sense of inner restlessness which manifests as inability to sit still (the greek meaning of "can't sit" ). It results from effect of medications such as antipsychotics, withdrawal from drugs such as benzodiazepines, or neurologic problems.

Question 4

does cogent in really take away akathisia? it is not working

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Can be helpful: Anticholinergics can be helpful for akathisia but if it is not working there are other classes of medications that may be helpful such as benzodiazepines or tetrabenazine. Please speak with your prescribing physician if your symptoms persist despite treatment.

Question 5

what exactly causes akathisia and what can be used to mitigate it?

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A mystery: Akathisia or restless leg syndrome has no sure cause but  seems to occur more often with chronic kidney disease, diabetes, iron deficiency, parkinson's disease and peripheral neuropathy. Treatments could include gentle stretching exercises, massage and warm baths.

Question 6

how to overcome akathisia?

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Akathisia: Remove the offending agent sucgh as an antipsychotic and terial of a sedative such as clonazepam.

Question 7

do you know if akathisia and tardive akathisia is permanent?

Accepted Answer

Akathisia: Akathisia is movement disorder resulting from use of Antipsychotics in short term, &amp; is reversible. Tardive dyskinesia is following chronic use of those medications &amp; is treatable but not reversible.

Question 8

can you tell me is akathisia and tardive akathisia permanent?

Accepted Answer

Akathisia/TD: Akathisia is restlessness, short-term.  Tardive Dyskinesia is chronic, long-term, irreversible. Both are side-effects of Psychotropic medications &amp; result from blockade of Dopamine in brain.

Question 9

can experiencing the side effects of akathisia increase the chances that i will have it again?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Many of my patients got akasthisia with one member of a particular drug class (like Abilify (aripiprazole) or haldol) but do not get it with another drug from either the same or a different class.  Sometimes the addition of a second drug to help prevent akasthisia and other side effects will work (like Cogentin or benadryl). If you are not exposed to more drugs, the chances of akasthisia are pretty low.

Question 10

what's the proper dose of propranolol to eliminate akathisia? i read anywhere from 30 mg to 80 mg.

Accepted Answer

That is correct: However, there can be significant side effects as well as interaction with other medications.  Best to discuss this with your doctor.  Dr R

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