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A member asked:
In conjentin helpful in treating akathisia brought about by abilify (aripiprazole)?
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It is BUT: I am not a fan of cogentin (benztropine) due to its side effect profile which tends to make people (especially elderly folks) confused and disoriented. I have become more of a fan of propranolol now as an intial drug of choice in most cases of akasthia for effects of tardive dyskinesia. In many cases where the offending antipsychotic can be switched or stopped the symptoms get better on their own over time.
Answered 9/7/2014
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Akathisia: Cogentin, Propranolol and benadryl (diphenhydramine) are medications that can be used to treat akathisia.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Do side effects like akathisia and high heart rate go away over time while on Abilify (aripiprazole) or will they always be there?
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Will Abilify (aripiprazole) or zyprexa cause more akathisia? Inner restlessness? I feel both but think it is mainly abilify (aripiprazole).
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Will Abilify (aripiprazole) cause insomnia if i take it? I thinking of making the switch over from zyprexa because of weight gain. Does it also cause akathisia?
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Took Abilify to augment Cymbalta for depression/anxiety. But increased Abilify too fast & got akathisia. On top of akathisia, how badly did I shoot myself in the foot? 1)Just akathisia 2)Nullified augmentation or 3)Worse yet, reduced Cymbalta effect?
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