Posted by SLS on January 22, 2009, at 9:02:41
In reply to Re: Antidepressant that won't induce Akathisia?, posted by MarkVV on January 18, 2009, at 14:37:58
Hi.
I'm surprised that no one else has helped you out with your questions and fears.
Generally, akathisia is a side effect of antipsychotics and not of antidepressants.
Briefly, akathisia with antidepressants is an infrequent to rare occurence. It seems to occur more with Prozac than some of the others. However, this is still a low-probability side effect. I would not be afraid to try anything your doctor gives you as it relates to akathisia. However, if, in the unlikely event that it does emerge, you already know what it feels like, so you can stop the offending medication immediately.
It is indeed possible that you are more sensitive to akathisia than the average person. So be observant as you progress from drug to drug should that be necessary. Please know, however, that some drugs produce anxiety during the first week or two in some people. You must be able to distinguish simple anxiety versus akathisia so that you don't abort a drug trial prematurely.
Good luck.
- Scott
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