Posted by Jedi on October 18, 2007, at 1:54:40
In reply to Abilify 4 Depression, Social Anxiety + Motivation, posted by FrequentFryer on October 17, 2007, at 23:48:06
Hi,
Everyone is different but Abilify is the only medication that has ever caused akathisia in me. I hope you don't experience it as it is a very nasty, unpleasant feeling of inner restlessness and an inability to keep still.
Good luck,
JediPS
Definition of AkathisiaAkathisia: A movement disorder characterized by a feeling of inner restlessness and a compelling need to be in constant motion as well as by actions such as rocking while standing or sitting, lifting the feet as if marching on the spot and crossing and uncrossing the legs while sitting. People with akathisia are unable to sit or keep still, complain of restlessness, fidget, rock from foot to foot, and pace.
Akathisia is often a side effect of certain drugs. The drugs that can cause akathisia include neuroleptic (antipsychotic) agents, serotonin receptor antagonists, lithium, L-dopa,, calcium channel blockers and phenothiazine antiemetics such as prochlorperazine or metoclopropamide.
> Any experiences much appreciated.
> I just started on 15mg and will let ya's know how it goes.
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