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PsychRounds: The Psychiatry Podcast

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Understanding and Managing Akathisia in Antipsychotic Treatment

This chapter explores akathisia, a distressing condition often arising from antipsychotic treatment, and discusses its complex pathophysiology. It highlights the limitations of traditional treatments while introducing promising options like beta blockers, mirtazapine, and a recent study on the efficacy of vitamin B6.

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