Posted by SLS on February 18, 2005, at 15:57:50
In reply to Re: Akathisia, is this it? » SLS, posted by ed_uk on February 18, 2005, at 15:26:55
> >For what it's worth, I think you should treat your condition as being benzodiazepine withdrawal.
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> I suggested a slow taper from 2mg diazepam liquid. Propranolol might be slightly helpful, whatever we call it. Although the symptoms sound rather like akathisia, the pathophysiology is probably very different, so response to 'traditional' anti-akathisia drugs is unlikely to be good. This is why I suggested the taper.
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> Ed.
I agree with you. Propranolol is used to treat both BZD withdrawal and akathisia, so one's positive response to it really doesn't help to create a differential diagnosis. I think the term "akathisia" is becoming overused. The observable movements seen with it are very stereotypal, and include things like rocking and continuously shifting of weight from foot to foot while standing.
- Scott
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