Fluoxetine Induced Akathisia - a Case Report
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Akathisia is a common side-effect of the neuroleptic drugs and occurs in about 5% to 75% cases treated with these compounds (Barnes et al., 1985; Van Putten et at., 1984). In addition, akathisia like syndromes are produced with conditions such as uremia, idiopathic restless legs syndrome, congestive heart failure, idiopathic parkinsonism, and with drugs such as reserpine, .trycyclic antidepressants (Gibb et al., 1986; Zubenko et al., 1987) and diltiazem.
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