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Akathisia Induced by Abrupt Withdrawal of Risperidone: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Akathisia is a common movement disorder that occurs as a consequence of antipsychotic therapy. However, its occurrence secondary to risperidone withdrawal has been reported rarely. Reporting of such rare adverse event gains profound importance because changing the antipsychotics is very common in long term management of affective disorders. Here, we report a 17-year-old female who on withdrawal of risperidone developed akathisia. Further, we also discuss already reported cases in literature in relation to the current case.

Source: Psychopharmacology Bulletin

DOI: 10.64719/pb.4582

Authors: Gangaparameswari Soundarrajan, Bharti Chogtu, Vybhava Krishna, Avinash Kamath G, Manisha Murugesan

Institutions: Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

Language: English

Topic: Schizophrenia research and treatment

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2990498774

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Cites: 7

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10