Propranolol in the treatment of akathisia caused by antipsychotic drugs.
We have reported the case of a patient with neuroleptic-induced akathisia who had rapid amelioration of his symptoms after treatment with the highly lipophilic beta-blocker propranolol. His symptoms had previously failed to respond to traditional pharmacologic treatment. There is clearly a need for more double-blind studies to assess the efficacy of propranolol and other beta-blockers in the treatment of this troublesome side effect of antipsychotic medications.
Talbieh Mental Health Center, Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel.
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Dorevitch
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Durst
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Ginath
D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011433:Propranolol / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011596:Psychomotor Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D011433:Propranolol