Case report: akathisia abolished by passive movement.
Akathisia is a common and poorly understood complication of treatment with psychotropic medication. A patient is described whose severe akathisia was abolished by passive motion when travelling as a car passenger. The case reported here highlights the importance of sensory input in akathisia.
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Department of Psychiatry, Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow, UK.
D017109:Akathisia, Drug-Induced / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001334:Automobile Driving / Q000523:psychology; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007699:Kinesthesis / Q000187:drug effects; D008875:Middle Aged; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000187:drug effects
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents