akathisia

Definitions

A sensation of restlessness characterized by an inability to sit still/down or remain motionless/seated, arising from a subjective need or desire to move, often coinciding with the sensation of twitching of muscles, often as a side effect of psychiatric medications.

countable, uncountable

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Examples

“Haskowic first described this condition last⟳ November and applied the term "Akathisia" to it. The subject can seat himself and remain⟳ seated a few minutes, but then the contortions begin⟳, and unless he gets up he suffers actual torture.”

“Central Nervous System Effects: Neuromuscular (extrapyramidal) reactions: These are usually dosage-related and may be of three forms: (1) pseudoparkinsonism, (2) akathisia (motor restlessness), and (3) dystonias.”

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