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Is akathisia simply a lack of feel good chemicals in the brain? or is it because there is a lack of dopamine and other chemicals to make you feel good

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Dr. Edward Kuhnley answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Akathisia mechanism: is not known for certain. Some suggest an imbal­ance between the dopaminergic/cholinergic and dopaminer­gic/serotonergic neurotransmitter systems. It may involve the D2/D3 dopamine receptor occupancy. It is likely a complex combination of factors yet to be determined. Specific evaluation is necessary to determine cause and specific treatment. Best regards.

Answered 11/28/2017

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