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A 25 year old man with a psychotic illness, was treated with haloperido130mg/day. On the third day, he developed pacing, and inability to sit still in one place. The medication likely to be helpful is -

A
Phenytoin
B
Propranolol
C
Methylphenidate
D
Trihexyphenedyl
High-Yield Explanation
Restlessness (inability to sit still) and pacing suggests the diagnosis of Akathesia. The drug of choice for Akathesia is one of the β-blocker.

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