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Which of the following drug is not used in the treatment of akathisia?

A
Benzodiazepam
B
Propranolol
C
Trihexyphenidyl
D
Haloperidol
High-Yield Explanation
Akathisia refers to somatic restlessness which occur in patients treated with first generation antipsychotics. Among the options given haloperidol is an old generation antipsychotic which causes a side effect of akathisia. Drugs commonly used to treat akathisia are propranolol, benzodiazepines and anticholinergics. REF : Oxford text book of psychiatry 3rd Ed.

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