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    Medication-induced Akathisia

    Article Title: Medication-induced Akathisia Author: Mouns Saed Radaideh Editors: Ihda Mahmoud Bani Khalaf , Sadeen Eid. Reviewer: Ethar Hazaimeh Keywords: akathisia, antipsychotics, motor restlessness, dopamine D2 receptors, medication-induced   Overview Akathisia is a very common and distressing movement disorder that can be associated with antipsychotic drug use. It is characterized by subjective (inner restlessness) and objective (excessive movements) components. Akathisia may have a negative impact on clinical outcomes and even lead to treatment discontinuation. (1) Diagnosing akathisia is sometimes hard as it can be confusing – A mild degree of akathisia could be misattributed to psychotic agitation, resulting in further […]

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