title: Akathisia: a life-threatening side effect of a common medication.
abstract: The authors describe the case of a 38-year-old man with a history of schizoaffective disorder, who attempted suicide following the recent starting of a neuroleptic agent that resulted in the development of intolerable akathisia. He survived the attempt, and following changes in his medications the akathisia resolved with no further suicidal ideation.
authors.affiliation: Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
authors.forename: Hui M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Cheng
authors.forename: Jae H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Park
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hernstadt
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017109:Akathisia, Drug-Induced / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology*; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010640:Phenothiazines / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000523:psychology*
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D010640:Phenothiazines; C084783:pipothiazine