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A member asked:
I'm having akathisia due to my antipsychotic, is there anything otc i can take to treat this?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: This is a serious side effect and I would contact your practitioner immediately. This can worsen and it is best to nip it quickly. Call your provider; if they are not available, think about going to an urgent care.
Answered 5/3/2015
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Akathisia: should be discussed with prescribing physician. Might need to adjust or change the antipsychotic. Medications added to combat this symptom may exacerbate the condition for which the offending agent was prescribed ! Make sure your iron level is OK as low iron can cause RLS type symptoms (Ekbom Syndrome)
Answered 5/17/2016
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