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Is propranolol a good medicine to combat akathisia from antipsychotic medicines? i have heard it can cause insomnia and fatigue & worried about it
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Try lower dose: Akathesia is a dose-related side effect of most antipsychotic meds. Review with prescribing doctor to consider dose adjustment. Adding low dose propanolol to start is reasonable; but close medical supervision is necessary to monitor blood pressure and mental status. Fatigue is possible propanolol s/e. Insomnia unlikely. I hope this helps.
Answered 11/27/2019
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