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<blockquote data-quote="Steely" data-source="post: 54829" data-attributes="member: 3301"><p>Yikes - I do not know what to tell you. It is common knowledge that these types of medications can cause the Akathisia & Akinesia. Is it possible that he is not understanding the symptoms correctly? </p><p></p><p>I guess what I would worry about (but I am a worrywart) is that Akinesia can become a permanent disability even when the medication is stopped. For awhile my son was on Mellaril (an older anti-psychotic), and they had me check my son for muscle problems daily. Now that I am thinking about it - I do remember the psychiatrists asking me to check and see if he could extend his legs and arms fully. You know what I mean? Like curl them up, and then extend them out, to make sure the muscles were able to do that. You could see if your son can do that in a playful, fun, way - not letting on that you think the medication could be a problem. The older anti-psychotics had more of a risk attached to them - but these new ones can have problems too.</p><p></p><p>I guess if I was you, I would get a second opinion. How much do you trust this psychiatrist? Have you known him a long time? </p><p>Gosh.....I am SO sorry you are going through this. This is the type of stuff that drives me crazy!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Steely, post: 54829, member: 3301"] Yikes - I do not know what to tell you. It is common knowledge that these types of medications can cause the Akathisia & Akinesia. Is it possible that he is not understanding the symptoms correctly? I guess what I would worry about (but I am a worrywart) is that Akinesia can become a permanent disability even when the medication is stopped. For awhile my son was on Mellaril (an older anti-psychotic), and they had me check my son for muscle problems daily. Now that I am thinking about it - I do remember the psychiatrists asking me to check and see if he could extend his legs and arms fully. You know what I mean? Like curl them up, and then extend them out, to make sure the muscles were able to do that. You could see if your son can do that in a playful, fun, way - not letting on that you think the medication could be a problem. The older anti-psychotics had more of a risk attached to them - but these new ones can have problems too. I guess if I was you, I would get a second opinion. How much do you trust this psychiatrist? Have you known him a long time? Gosh.....I am SO sorry you are going through this. This is the type of stuff that drives me crazy! [/QUOTE]
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