Agony of akathisia: a case of sodium valproate-induced akathisia.

Lim, Gareth; Tang, Aaron; Wing, Tracey; Lai, Jonathan

Lim, Gareth; Tang, Aaron; Wing, Tracey; Lai, Jonathan.

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Lim G; Department of Neurology, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore.
Tang A; Psychiatry, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.
Wing T; Psychiatry, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.
Lai J; Department of Neurology, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore jonathan.lai.yexian@singhealth.com.sg.

BMJ Case Rep ; 17(1)2024 Jan 10.

Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38199660

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Akathisia is a subjective feeling of restlessness that often results in a compulsion to move. Drug-related causes are the most common aetiologies. It can often be confused with restless legs syndrome (RLS). We describe a case of valproate-induced akathisia that improved with drug cessation. This case reports a rare but treatable adverse effect of sodium valproate and highlights the importance of differentiating akathisia from RLS.

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Efectos Colaterales y Reacciones Adversas Relacionados con Medicamentos; Agitación Psicomotora; Humanos; Agitación Psicomotora/tratamiento farmacológico; Agitación Psicomotora/etiología; Ácido Valproico/efectos adversos; Confusión

Palabras clave

Movement disorders (other than Parkinsons); Neurology (drugs and medicines); Psychiatry; Psychiatry (drugs and medicines)

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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Agitación Psicomotora / Efectos Colaterales y Reacciones Adversas Relacionados con Medicamentos Tipo de estudio: Etiology_studies Límite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: BMJ Case Rep Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Singapur Pais de publicación: Reino Unido

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