Treatment of resistant akathisia with ECT--a case report.
We present a case of neuroleptic induced akathisia resistant to traditional drug therapy which improved with electroconvulsive therapy. If confirmed in further cases, these findings call for well designed studies on the efficacy of this treatment, especially in nonresponders to traditional therapy or in a subgroup of patients suffering from akathisia and depression.
Caspi
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Y. Abarbanel Mental Health Center, Bat-Yam.
Levine
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D017109:Akathisia, Drug-Induced / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007099:Imipramine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010546:Perphenazine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology
D010546:Perphenazine; D007099:Imipramine