Akathisia: a life-threatening side effect of a common medication
Year: 2013
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
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.
Source: BMJ Case Reports
Authors: Hui M Cheng, Jae H Park, David Hernstadt
Institution: Royal Perth Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2318887745