How do you address akathisia for patients who have had otherwise an excellent response to their antipsychotic treatment?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
Try lowering the dosage of the antipsychotic, if possible. If this is not effective and the patient is on a high-potency FGA medication, try switching to a lower-potency antipsychotic. If the above is not possible, suggest treatment with propranolol (if there is no contraindication) at 10 mg twice d...
I agree with Dr. @Schrift. In an acute setting, can also give diphenhydramine (25 to 50 mg IV) or benztropine (1 to 2 mg IV). If this is effective, these medications are given in the PO form for 2-3 days following.