Abstract | BACKGROUND:
Akathisia is a common side effect of traditional neuroleptic drugs and is associated with medication refusal and impulsive behavior. While our previous experience indicates that clozapine is effective in treating persistent akathisia, two controlled studies indicate vastly different prevalence rates of akathisia (7% vs. 40%) in patients receiving clozapine. METHOD: RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | K N Chengappa, M D Shelton, R W Baker, N R Schooler, J Baird, J Delaney |
Journal | The Journal of clinical psychiatry
(J Clin Psychiatry)
Vol. 55
Issue 4
Pg. 142-5
(Apr 1994)
ISSN: 0160-6689 [Print] United States |
PMID | 7915271
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Antipsychotic Agents
- Clozapine
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Topics |
- Adult
- Akathisia, Drug-Induced
(epidemiology, etiology, prevention & control)
- Antipsychotic Agents
(adverse effects)
- Clozapine
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced
(epidemiology, etiology, prevention & control)
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Mental Disorders
(diagnosis, drug therapy)
- Prevalence
- Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
- Psychotic Disorders
(drug therapy)
- Schizophrenia
(drug therapy)
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