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Suicide attempts associated with akathisia.

R E Drake, J Ehrlich

    The American Journal of Psychiatry
    |April 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Sudden suicidal thoughts and impulsive suicide attempts were linked to neuroleptic-induced akathisia in two patients. Symptoms resolved after akathisia treatment, suggesting a direct causal relationship.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Psychiatry
    • Clinical Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Akathisia is a common, distressing side effect of antipsychotic medications.
    • It is characterized by a subjective feeling of inner restlessness and a compelling urge to move.
    • While akathisia is known to cause significant distress, its direct link to impulsive suicide attempts is less understood.

    Observation:

    • Two cases are presented where patients experienced sudden onset of suicidal ideation and impulsive suicide attempts.
    • These episodes were temporally associated with the development of neuroleptic-induced akathisia.
    • The suicidal ideation and attempts ceased upon successful treatment of the akathisia.

    Findings:

    • Neuroleptic-induced akathisia can precipitate acute, impulsive suicidal behavior.
    • The severity and subjective distress of akathisia may be key factors in triggering suicidal ideation.
    • A direct correlation between akathisia and suicidal attempts was observed in these cases.

    Implications:

    • Clinicians should be vigilant for akathisia in patients experiencing sudden suicidal ideation or attempts.
    • Prompt recognition and management of akathisia may be crucial in preventing suicide in vulnerable patients.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the neurobiological mechanisms linking akathisia to suicidal behavior.

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