Akathisia: risk factors

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

Akathisia: risk factors. Young age, Parkinsonism, Bipolar depression, Substance abuse, Brain damage, Palliative care. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Risk factors

  • Young age
  • Parkinsonism
  • Bipolar depression
  • Substance abuse
  • Brain damage
  • Palliative care
  • Polytherapy
  • Parenteral treatment
  • Abrupt drug discontinuation

References

  1. Musco S, McAllister V, Caudle I. Dopamine-receptor blocking agent-associated akathisia: a summary of current understanding and proposal for a rational approach to treatment. Ther Adv Psychopharmacol 2020; 10:2045125320937575.

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