Posted by cybercafe on August 30, 2002, at 19:58:10
In reply to Re: Neurontin ---new side effect- !!! » cybercafe, posted by gloryb on August 30, 2002, at 14:15:26
> >i believe he/she means akathisia .. the inability to sit still
>
> Thanks for the definition. I had never heard this
> term before. I can't say I share it.
> I have a lot of dryness from neurontin but I've
> never experienced this.i believe Kathisis is greek for 'sit down' .. ?
akathisia is usually caused by antipsychotics....
i found gabapentin relieved akathisia (from parnate?), though i believe that inconsistent dosing leads to periodic akathisia
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