Question 1

what are some examples of psychomotor agitation?

Accepted Answer

Restlessness: Psychomotor agitation, which is common in depression, mania, and schizophrenia, refers to difficulties "staying still, " either mentally, with thoughts bouncing around all over the place, or physically, with restlessness and a sense of constantly needing to be on the move.  Unfortunately, some medications used to treat these disorders also can cause similar symptoms, so monitoring is essential.

Question 2

is psychomotor agitation different from psychomotor retardation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Psychomotor agitation refers to purposeless and restless activity. The person may need to pace around the room, even if he or she wants to rest or sit down. Psychomotor retardation refers to a generalized slowing of psychological and physical activity.

Question 3

what are the remedies for psychomotor agitation resulting from ssri use?

Accepted Answer

Several approaches: Just lowering the dose sometimes is enough to help; not infrequently, if needed, the dose can be raised again later without a return of the agitation.  Adding a second mediction to reduce the agitation such as Ativan or Cogentin (benztropine) also can work.  Or, switching to a different antidepressant may do the trick.  The important thing:  don't just accept the side effect but don't quit either.

Question 4

what does psychomotor agitation look like in a bipolar person?

Accepted Answer

Restlessness: Examples include excessive and unnecessary movements such as fidgeting, pacing, tapping, jogging of the leg while sitting, rearranging or fiddling with objects.

Question 5

hi, i have bipolar and i am on medications. i am on many of them. i experienced psychomotor agitation today. ?

Accepted Answer

See psychiatry : If you are on several medications you may be on a mood stabilizer, antipsychotic, and antidepressant  that does not cause rapid cycling. During the course of treatment if you have insight, as you do, speak with your psychiatrist and the appropriate component can be increased. Studies show increase in atypical antipsychotic combined with divaloprex sodium helpful for psychomotor agitation. See MD.

Question 6

when you first begin ssri's, do you experience sleep disturbances and psychomotor agitation?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: It can be a side effect an a reason to move on to another medication. You should call the doctor and discuss the problem. Most people do not experience that problem.

Question 7

if a patience is agitated and restless while coming out of anesthesia after surgery. is it safe to sedate and keep sedated for days?

Accepted Answer

Out of anesthesia. : It's not unusual for someone to react this way coming out of anesthesia, but it should only last a couple of minutes. Sedating someone for days would not be appropriate.

Question 8

are sundowning symptoms unique to dementia? could normal people feel agitated, irritable, or restless during sundown hours? i feel uneasy at sundown hours ever since i was a child. so i was "born with" dementia?

Accepted Answer

: No, you do not have dementia and those symptoms are not even consistent with dementia.

Question 9

i had an injection on wednesday for vertigo but since then im feeling very weird and agitated and restless and kindoff drowsy. blurry vision, confusio?

Accepted Answer

Follow up: I suggest you follow up with the physician who gave you the injection. This is not something that can be addressed with telemedicine.

Question 10

how can i make er doctors understand i can't sleep im restless agitated going threw withdrwal from opiates strong opiates . how can i get ambian.

Accepted Answer

Opioid withdrawal: Honesty is always the best policy when speaking to your physician.  AND you should be speaking to your physician not an ER doc if you can help it.  Your doc can help you best, but most ED's will prescribe some combo of meds for opioid withdrawal.  Good news - withdrawal does not last for too long.

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Are sundowning symptoms unique to dementia? could normal people feel agitated, irritable, or restless during sundown hours? i feel uneasy at sundown hours ever since i was a child. so i was "born with" dementia?

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I had an injection on wednesday for vertigo but since then im feeling very weird and agitated and restless and kindoff drowsy. blurry vision, confusio?

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