Withdrawal akathisia: case reports and a proposed classification of chronic akathisia

Mov Disord. 1994 Mar;9(2):188-92. doi: 10.1002/mds.870090211.

Abstract

Two patients with akathisia developing only after neuroleptic dosage reduction or withdrawal are described. The literature dealing with tardive or chronic akathisia is reviewed with an emphasis on the existence of variants including the occurrence of symptoms upon withdrawal of the causative drug. A classification of tardive or chronic akathisia syndrome is proposed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Akathisia, Drug-Induced / classification
  • Akathisia, Drug-Induced / diagnosis*
  • Bipolar Disorder / drug therapy*
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Female
  • Haloperidol / administration & dosage
  • Haloperidol / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neurologic Examination / drug effects
  • Pimozide / administration & dosage
  • Pimozide / adverse effects*
  • Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / classification
  • Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Tourette Syndrome / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Pimozide
  • Haloperidol