Medical Dictionary – The definition of Akathisia
Akathisia is a form of involuntary movements which are triggered by the consumption of the anti depressants or anti psychotic drugs.Haloperidol, chlorpromazine and zotepine are most likely to cause akathisia.Patient may present with restless over activity. Akathisia is linked with restless legs. Anti psychotics are linked as the main cause of akathisia. The severity of akathisia is depending on the affinity of the antipsychotic drugs to the dopamine receptors.
Akathisia is a form of involuntary movements which are triggered by the consumption of the anti depressants or anti psychotic drugs.Haloperidol, chlorpromazine and zotepine are most likely to cause akathisia.Patient may present with restless over activity. Akathisia is linked with restless legs. Anti psychotics are linked as the main cause of akathisia. The severity of akathisia is depending on the affinity of the antipsychotic drugs to the dopamine receptors.