Suicide attempts associated with akathisia.
The authors report two cases of impulsive suicide attempts associated with akathisia. In both cases, suicidal ideation appeared suddenly, concurrent with neuroleptic-induced akathisia, and disappeared when the akathisia was treated.
D000328:Adult; D017109:Akathisia, Drug-Induced; D005260:Female; D005476:Fluphenazine / Q000009:adverse effects; D006220:Haloperidol / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007175:Impulsive Behavior / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D011595:Psychomotor Agitation / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000523:psychology*
D006220:Haloperidol; D005476:Fluphenazine