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A 30 year old manic patient was prescribed haloperidol one week back. For last two days he has become restless and kept pacing in the room for a day. One examination he was found to have tremors of hand. he is most likely suffering from-

A
Anhedonia
B
Dystonia
C
Restless leg syndrome
D
Akathisia
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Akathisia Akathisia o Restlessness, feeling of discomfo, agitation (complete desire to move about), but without anxiety. o Between 1-8 weeks of therapy. o Treatment --> Propranolol is DOC (central anticholinergic is alternative).

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