Akathisia: causes

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Akathisia: causes. Chlorpromazine, Haloperidol, Perphenazine, Aripiprazole, Risperidone. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Antipsychotic drugs

  • Chlorpromazine
  • Haloperidol
  • Perphenazine
  • Aripiprazole
  • Risperidone

Other drugs

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Other causes

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References

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