Commercials for drugs associated with akathisia routinely fail to mention the word.
Patient information leaflets may list symptoms, like restlessness and agitation, but, still fail to clearly communicate that these symptoms may be signs of akathisia.
When Brandon Lawes was prescribed a benzodiazepine by an emergency room physician, he was left uninformed about the risks. What followed was a downward spiral into akathisia and related iatrogenic harm. Tune in and learn more on our Akathisia Stories podcast at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygYTRdW_dmEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygYTRdW_dmE
🚨 “This Is a National Emergency” – Featuring Brandon Lawes
What happens when a prescribed medication causes a life-threatening reaction, but no one recognizes it?
In this powerful episode of Akathisia Stories, independent natural health researcher and YouTube creator Brandon Lawes shares his harrowing experience with medication-induced akathisia and neurological injury following a prescription for Ativan (lorazepam).
Brandon describes: 🔹 Severe akathisia and extreme inner restlessness 🔹 Repeated misdiagnosis as “bipolar” and “schizophrenic” 🔹 Years of being told his symptoms were “all in his head” 🔹 The devastating consequences of unrecognized drug-induced harm 🔹 How CYP450 metabolism issues and drug-drug interactions contributed to his suffering 🔹 The role of patient advocacy and forensic pharmacology in uncovering the truth
As Brandon explains, akathisia is not a rare curiosity—it is a public health issue that can lead to suicide, self-harm, violence, and profound suffering when left unrecognized.
🎧 Join host Ivan Kaiser as he and Brandon discuss akathisia, benzodiazepines, pharmacogenomics, complex chronic illness, and why independent, non-pharma-funded education is essential to protecting patients.
📢 If you or a loved one has experienced akathisia or medication-induced harm, please consider sharing your story. Reach out at share@MISSD.co.