Pseudoakathisia: a review and two case reports.
Pseudoakathisia is a movement disorder associated with the use of neuroleptic medication. There has been disagreement on the precise nature of the condition and its relation to akathisia. The available literature on pseudoakathisia is reviewed. Two cases of pseudoakathisia are reported that demonstrate the reversibility of the diagnosis of pseudoakathisia.
Stubbs
J H
JH
Pharmacy Department, St. Andrew's Hospital, Northampton, UK.
Halstead
S M
SM
D000328:Adult; D017109:Akathisia, Drug-Induced / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D018680:Cholinergic Antagonists / Q000009:adverse effects; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D012074:Remission Induction; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000927:Anticonvulsants; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D018680:Cholinergic Antagonists