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Internal Restlessness (Akathisia) Report
Akathisia is a syndrome characterized by unpleasant sensations of "inner" restlessness that manifests itself with an inability to sit still or remain motionless. It's most common cause is a side effect to certain medications. It can also be caused by Parkinson's disease and related disorders.
What we've learned from patients who report Internal Restlessness (Akathisia)
Symptom severities
|
Severe
|
16 |  |
|---|---|---|
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Moderate
|
25 |  |
|
Mild
|
25 |  |
|
None
|
24 |  |
What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Internal Restlessness (Akathisia)
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Therapy | 9 |  |
|
| Propranolol | 2 | |
|
| Xanax | 1 | |
|
| Benadryl Allergy | 1 | |
|
| Procyclidine | 1 | |
|
| Klonopin | 1 | |
|
| Ativan | 1 | |
|
| Mirapex ER | 1 | |
|
| Benztropine | 1 | |
Report created on May 27, 2012.