akathisia

akathisia /ak·a·this·ia/ (ak″ah-thĭ´zhah) a condition marked by motor restlessness, ranging from anxiety to inability to lie or sit quietly or to sleep, a common extrapyramidal side effect of neuroleptic drugs.

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ak·a·this·i·a or ac·a·this·i·a (k-thz-)

n.

1. Motor restlessness characterized by muscular quivering and the inability to sit still, often a result of chronic ingestion of neuroleptic drugs.

2. Intense anxiety at the thought of sitting down; inability to sit down.

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Akathisia

Agitated or restless movement, usually affecting the legs and accompanied by a sense of discomfort. It is a common side effect of neuroleptic medications.

Mentioned in: Schizophrenia

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akathisia

[ak′əthē′zhə]

Etymology: Gk, a + kathizein, not to sit

a pathologic condition characterized by restlessness and agitation, such as an inability to sit still. akathisiac, adj.

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akathisia

Antsiness Neurology Motor restlessness ranging from a feeling of inner disquiet to inability to sit still or lie quietly, accompanied by a sensation of muscular quivering, and an urge to be in constant motion, a common extrapyramidal effect of neuroleptics/antipsychotics. See Extrapyramidal syndrome.