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