March 1, 2021 at 10:24 am

Docs Need Akathisia Training

It’s important that doctors are aware that certain prescription drugs can cause withdrawal akathisia when discontinued. This includes drugs marketed for asthma, depression, infections, acne and mental health challenges.

“Perhaps the worst symptom of these is akathisia, described as a horrific type of pain and agitation that is poorly understood and seldom taken seriously by doctors.” Read the full article at https://www.madinamerica.com/2021/02/keys-successful-discontinuation-antipsychotic-medication/