Suicide attempts associated with akathisia



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Am J Psychiatry 1985; 142:499-501
Copyright © 1985 by American Psychiatric Association

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Suicide attempts associated with akathisia

RE Drake and J Ehrlich

The authors report two cases of impulsive suicide attempts associated with akathisia. In both cases, suicidal ideation appeared suddenly, concurrent with neuroleptic-induced akathisia, and disappeared when the akathisia was treated.

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