Sertraline
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Acute drug-induced akathisia: case report A 63-year-old man developed acute drug-induced akathisia during treatment with sertraline for depression. The man, who had depression, was hospitalised with anxiety. He had been receiving sertraline [Zoloft] 50mg [route not stated]. After taking his first morning dosage of sertraline, he experienced progressive anxiety and restlessness. Physical examination showed body temperature of 36.2°C, blood pressure 182/112mm Hg, respiratory rate 20 breaths/minutes, restless and anxious. He was diagnosed with acute drug-induced akathisia. Sertraline was discontinued, and the man was treated with diazepam [Valium]. He responded well to the treatment and was discharged. Tucci V, et al. Psychiatric Emergencies for Clinicians: Emergency Department Management of Acute Drug-Induced Akathisia. Journal of Emergency Medicine 58: 922-926, 803501090 No. 6, Jun 2020. Available from: URL: http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jemermed.2020.03.028
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