Efficacy of betaxolol in neuroleptic-induced akathisia.
Betaxolol, a beta 1-selective antagonist, produced marked improvement in eight patients with neuroleptic-induced akathisia. No further improvement was seen with subsequent propranolol treatment. These findings, along with the results of prior studies of betaxolol and metoprolol, suggest that blockade of central beta 1-receptors may be sufficient for efficacy in akathisia.
Psychiatry Service, New York Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (DVAMC), NY 10010.
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D000328:Adult; D017109:Akathisia, Drug-Induced; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015784:Betaxolol / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D011433:Propranolol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011595:Psychomotor Agitation / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology*; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D011433:Propranolol; D015784:Betaxolol