Posted by ed_uk on August 19, 2005, at 15:41:11
In reply to Re: New warnings added to Remeron in the UK, posted by linkadge on August 19, 2005, at 15:27:11
>I wonder what the mechanism for the akathesia is.
I believe it's the alpha-2 antagonism. Clonidine, an alpha-2 agonist, appears to be an effective treatment for akathisia.
Akathisia-like symptoms seem to occur mainly at high doses of Remeron.
~ed
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