Posted by gibber on January 29, 2006, at 16:36:34
In reply to Re: Akathisia vs. Tardive dyskinesia, posted by fenix on January 29, 2006, at 15:14:42
It seems akathisia is short for tardive akathisia. This is from the University of Kansas Med Center website. This first hit on google:
Tardive akathisia is the third type of tardive syndrome. Akathisia refers to a feeling of restlessness often accompanied by anxiety. In milder cases, the individual may complain of a sensation of inner restlessness and be unable to sit quietly without fidgeting . In more severe cases, the individual may actually be unable to remain seated and must pace or march around the room. Their sense of anxiety increases if they are unable to move about.
tardive dyskenisia is a term reserved for movements mostly of the face.
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