Akathisia: causes

Evidence-based neurology checklist on akathisia: causes: Antipsychotic drugs Chlorpromazine Haloperidol Perphenazine Aripiprazole Risperidone Other drugs Other causes

Antipsychotic drugs

  • Chlorpromazine
  • Haloperidol
  • Perphenazine
  • Aripiprazole
  • Risperidone

Other drugs

Other causes

References

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