title: Akathisia--rare cause of psychomotor agitation in patients with traumatic brain injury: case report and review of literature.
abstract: Akathisia is reported to be one of the most common and disabling side effects of antipsychotics and other drugs. Akathisia is also a rare cause of psychomotor agitation in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). In this clinical note, we describe a case report of akathisia in a 34-year-old woman with TBI; review earlier case studies on akathisia in TBI; and discuss the differential diagnosis and its pathophysiology, treatment, and prognosis.
authors: Rotterdam Neurorehabilitation Research (RoNeRes), Rijndam Rehabilitation Centre, and Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
authors: Janet E
authors: JE
authors: Wielenga-Boiten
authors: Gerard M
authors: GM
authors: Ribbers
mesh_terms: D058647:Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Agonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000328:Adult; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D003000:Clonidine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011595:Psychomotor Agitation / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D058647:Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Agonists; D003000:Clonidine