View source for Akathisia

==Background==
*Defined as restlessness, inability to sit still, distressing disquiet 
*Commonly caused as a medication side effect (e.g. [[prochlorperazine]], [[droperidol]])

==Clinical Features==
*Restlessness, inability to sit still, distressing disquiet 

==Differential Diagnosis==


==Evaluation==
===Workup===
*Generally not required

===Diagnosis===
*Clinical diagnosis

==Management==
*[[Diphenhydramine]] (50mg PO/IM/IV) OR benztropine (1-2mg IV)<ref>Pringsheim T, Gardner D, Addington D, et al. The Assessment and Treatment of Antipsychotic-Induced Akathisia. Can J Psychiatry. 2018;63(11):719-729. doi:10.1177/0706743718760288</ref><ref>Rice, J. CoreEM.net - Akathisia. https://coreem.net/core/akathisia/ Accessed: Oct 4, 2021.</ref>

==Medication Dosing==
{{MedicationDose
| drug = Diphenhydramine
| dose = 50mg PO/IM/IV
| route = PO/IM/IV
| context = Anticholinergic, first-line
| indication = Akathisia
| population = Adult
}}
{{MedicationDose
| drug = Benztropine
| dose = 1-2mg IV
| route = IV
| context = Anticholinergic, first-line
| indication = Akathisia
| population = Adult
}}

==Disposition==


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[[Category:Neurology]]