Posted by Jedi on September 23, 2005, at 1:58:04
In reply to How to stop extreme agitation???, posted by bipolarspectrum on September 21, 2005, at 14:23:55
> Hi,
> I'm suffering from bipolar depression.. I take Lithium, Trileptal and Seroquel... I'm still really depressed, but I also have really bad agitation.. its like this constant inner tension that wont go away.. i was wondering if anyone know any drugs which may help with the agitation?
> bpsHi bps,
Though rare with the use of the atypical antipsychotics, akathisia is still a problem that arises. I will always remember that terrible feeling of inner restlessness from 15mg of Abilify. Just a quess without additional info.
Take care,
Jedi"...Akathisia is best managed by prevention. The dosage of the neuroleptic can be decreased or the medication changed to alleviate symptoms.11 There are several medications that can be used to help alleviate symptoms. Beta blockers are the most effective and well tolerated agents for akathisia. Anticholinergics have produced equivocal results in akathisia, and their use is limited by side effects such as blurred vision, constipation, and urinary retention.12 Benzodiazepines have some efficacy in acute and chronic akathisia. Other medications that have been used to treat akathisia with some success are cyproheptadine, clonidine, and mianserin.2"
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