Citation

Azhar MZ, Varma SL. Psychiatrie Psychobiol. 1992; 7(5): 239-241.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, Psychiatrie & psychobiologie)

DOI

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Abstract

Three cases of akathisia-induced impulsive suicide attempts are reported. In all three cases the patients admitted that the suicidal ideas occurred suddenly. The suicidal attempts may be a result of neuroleptic-induced akathisia as they disappeared as soon as the akathisia was treated.

Language: en

Keywords

adult; human; suicide; male; case report; schizophrenia; suicide attempt; article; neuroleptic agent; priority journal; impulsiveness; diazepam; haloperidol; akathisia; propranolol; intramuscular drug administration; oral drug administration; neuroleptics